# git-lfs-unlock(1)

## NAME

git-lfs-unlock - Remove "locked" setting for a file on the Git LFS server

## SYNOPSIS

`git lfs unlock` [<options>] <path>

## DESCRIPTION

Removes the given file path as "locked" on the Git LFS server. Files must exist and have a clean git status before they can be unlocked. The `--force` flag will skip these checks.

## OPTIONS

`-r <name>`
`--remote=<name>`

  Specify the Git LFS server to use. Ignored if the `lfs.url` config key is set.

`-f`
`--force`

  Tells the server to remove the lock, even if it’s owned by another user.

`-i <id>`
`--id=<id>`

  Specifies a lock by its ID instead of path.

`-j`
`--json`

  Writes lock info as JSON to STDOUT if the command exits successfully. Intended for interoperation with external tools. If the command returns with a non-zero exit code, plain text messages will be sent to STDERR.

## SEE ALSO

git-lfs-lock(1), git-lfs-locks(1).

Part of the git-lfs(1) suite.