Lock Pipeline Execution

Key Values

• Prevents Accidental Runs: No manual, scheduled, or auto-triggered runs while locked.

• Security & Compliance: Only authorized roles can lock/unlock — keeping control in the right hands.

• Maintenance Control: Pause pipelines during critical updates or issue investigations.

• Step-by-Step Order: Ensure deployments happen one at a time as planned.

Who Can Lock/Unlock

✅ Can Lock / Unlock

Pipeline Owner | AdministratorManager

❌ Cannot Lock / Unlock

Auditor | Power User | UserGuest

🔴 Locking isglobal— once locked by any eligible user, it is locked for all users regardless of role.

How to Lock/Unlock

1

Navigate to the desired pipeline in Opsera.

2

Find the 🔒 lock icon at the top right of the pipeline summary section.

3

Hover to confirm the tooltip reads "Click to Lock".

4

Click to lock. The pipeline becomes untriggerable by any method.

5

To unlock, click the lock icon again. The pipeline resumes normal execution.

⚠️ The lock option is

FAQs

Can a pipeline be locked while it is running?

No. The lock option is disabled during an active run. You can only lock an idle pipeline. Does locking affect API and webhook triggers? Yes. A locked pipeline cannot be triggered by any method — UI, API, webhooks, or scheduled events.

How do I know if a pipeline is locked? The lock icon in the pipeline summary section indicates the current lock state

Are lock/unlock actions audited?

Yes. All lock and unlock actions are recorded in the pipeline activity log for compliance and traceability.