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# Unlock an Application

If an application requires editing after submission, you have the option of "unlocking" the application and opening it up for the Applicant for a certain period of time.

### 1. Navigate to All Applications

Navigate to the **All Applications** submenu via the **Application** menu.

### 2. View a submitted application

Choose to **View** a Submitted application:

### 3. Open Application Editing

Click **Application Editing and Unlock with message**. Here, you can write the Applicant a message, and decide how long you will enable them to edit their Application. Once that time frame elapses, the Application will automatically lock again.

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