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# How do I lock a chat so that other people can't join?

> Lock a chat so new people cannot join.

If you want to restrict access to a chat, use the lock option in the chat moderation menu.

People who are already in the chat keep access. New people cannot join while the chat is locked.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/shapesinc-4644c49f-cursor-docs-product-refresh-1067/ENuuocxBUYvRALF1/images/howtolockrooms.gif?s=e1b667f109fc5e8bc67807b36c6e7927" alt="How to lock a chat" width="800" height="1778" data-path="images/howtolockrooms.gif" />

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