# Lock Thread Channel **Introduction** This step is used to lock a thread channel in a guild, preventing further messages from being sent by non-administrative members. **Configuration** * **Channel**: Select the thread channel you wish to lock. Ensure the channel is a thread channel. This is a required field. **Usage** Ideal for controlling the activity within a thread channel, such as preserving the current state of a discussion, preventing spam, or managing the flow of conversation in a controlled manner. **Permissions** * Requires the "Manage Threads" permission to lock thread channels in a guild. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.flexy.bot/modules/discord/steps/lock-thread-channel.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.