diff --git a/doc/user/project/file_lock.md b/doc/user/project/file_lock.md index 394b359ac8b274cbf515efcd42ee042079f600ed..ee0847d951ace8f1dc513833d0d5b052633f6e5e 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/file_lock.md +++ b/doc/user/project/file_lock.md @@ -10,6 +10,20 @@ This feature needs to have a license with the "File Lock" option enabled. If you are using Enterprise Edition but you don't see the "Lock" button, ask your GitLab administrator. Check GitLab's [pricing page] for more information. +--- + +## Overview + +With this feature you can lock files to prevent modification. + +## Use-cases + +- Avoid conflicts when modifying game assets +- Prevent design assets from being overwritten +- Avoid merge conflicts + +## Description + GitLab gives you the ability to lock any file or directory in the repository tree reserving you the right to make changes to that file or directory. **Locking only works for the default branch you have set in the project's settings** (usually