---
title: "Remove lock"
method: POST
path: "/api/boards/{boardId}/unlock"
tags: ["Boards"]
---

# Remove lock

`POST /api/boards/{boardId}/unlock`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://cnvs.app`
- URL: `https://cnvs.app/api/boards/{boardId}/unlock`
- Auth: none declared

Clears the lock so the board returns to public read+write. Requires the current key via `X-Board-Key`. No-op if already unlocked.

## Response `200`

Board unlocked.

- object
  - `mode` unknown

## Other responses

- `403`: Missing or invalid X-Board-Key.
- `404`: Board does not exist or was deleted within the 30-day tombstone window.
- `409`: Concurrent change; reload and retry.

---

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