> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.linuxcontrolcenter.com.br/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.linuxcontrolcenter.com.br/en/host-actions/account-lock.md).

# Account Lock

## Requirements

Linux Control Center = 2.10.X or higher

## Overview

The purpose of the Linux Control Center (LCC) Account Lock action is to set local accounts to "Lock", enabling account control in a simple and fast way.

## Objective

The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the step-by-step process for executing the LCC Account Lock action.

## Block Host Account

1. Click on **Hosts** in the LCC left side menu

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2. Select 1 or more hosts by checking the box next to the Hostname field and click on the **Actions** button of the page type, or click on the Actions button in the desired host line. 1. After clicking on Actions, click on the **Account Lock** option

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3. Search for the account name in the **Insert Accounts** field to make selection easier.

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4. Click on **Yes** to confirm the account change on the selected Host.

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5. Open the host where you sent the action and click on **Actions History**

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6. Wait for the *Account Lock* and *Photography* actions to have the status **Processed**