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# Disable locked form elements debugging

# Disable locked form elements debugging {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Use a system property to prevent the display of explanation of locked form elements.
If the glide.security.explain.write.locks system property is not set to the recommended value of false, then additional debug information is displayed on locked form elements.

Ensure that the property glide.security.explain.write.locks is set to false.

## More information {#sc-disable-locked-form-elements-debugging__section_wc1_cqn_phc}

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| Attribute | Description |
|-|-|
| Configuration name | glide.security.explain.write.locks |
| Configuration type | System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do) |
| Data type | Boolean |
| Recommended value | false |
| Default value | false |
| Fallback value | false |
| Category | [Configuration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6g9V8~pRg55o7Q9NVpD4uQ "The Configuration category ensures applications have a secure build environment and hardened third party library components. Specifically, ensuring a build and deploy pipeline is repeatable and includes automated testing and prevents known security issues from being deployed. This includes keeping dependencies up to date and free from known vulnerabilities.") |
| Security risk | * Severity score: 3.3 * CVSS rating: Low * Security risk details: Displaying debug information on locked form elements could lead to information disclosure. {#sc-disable-locked-form-elements-debugging__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Functional impact | None |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
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