# How do I unlock a page or asset?

> Switch to the Working Copy, then commit or break the lock — or, if someone else owns it, have them reassign it to you.

URL: https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/content-authoring/unlock-page-or-asset.html
category: Content Authoring
article-type: how-to
content-kind: faq
release-availability: all
tags: collaboration, authoring
updated: 2026-10-06

![Thumbnail for video illustrating how to unlock an asset](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/9cm0gdmrbv/swatch)

First, make sure you're looking at the working copy. Check the drop-down to the left of the title — if it says **Current**, click it and select **Working Copy**.

## If you're the lock owner

You'll see options to **Commit Changes** you've made, or **Break Lock** and discard them. You can also keep editing and saving changes to the Working Copy.

## If someone else is the lock owner

The lock owner is listed in the message bar at the top. You can reach out to them and collaborate on the changes, or have them reassign the lock to you. With the right permissions, you can also **Break Lock** — which loses their changes — or reassign the lock to yourself.