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# Use the WhoLockedFile component

# Use the WhoLockedFile component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Provide a file path to find out the user name of the person who locked a file by
using the WhoLockedFile component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the WhoLockedFile component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the System Process components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/36_MIo0ZHxwuoRDlH3MvNQ "Learn about the properties of the System Process components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities \> System Process.
2. Drag the WhoLockedFile component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input fields, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the WhoLockedFile component to the corresponding ports of the other component as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data In (FilePath) | Takes the file name from a previously executed component. | Yes |
   | Data Out (Return) | Returns the user name and passes to the next component. | Yes |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of another component or the default end component. | No |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.