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Locking threads

Locking a thread permanently closes it. Once locked, no one on your team can reply to it.

If a customer replies to a locked thread, Plain automatically creates a new thread so the conversation can continue.

Lock a thread

There are three ways to lock a thread:

  1. Open the thread, click the overflow menu in the thread header, and select Lock thread.

  2. Right-click the thread in the thread list and select Lock thread.

  3. Open the command palette with ⌘K, search for Lock thread, and select it.

What happens when you lock a thread

  • The thread status changes to Done.

  • Replies are disabled for your team.

  • The lock is permanent. Threads cannot be unlocked.

Automate thread locking with workflows

You can lock threads automatically using workflows. Two options are available:

  • Condition: Thread is locked

  • Action: Lock thread