LockManager

This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The LockManager interface of the the Web Locks API provides methods for requesting a new Lock object and querying for an existing Lock object. To get an instance of LockManager, call navigator.locks.

Methods

LockManager.request()
Requests a Lock object with parameters specifying its name and characteristics.
LockManager.query()
Returns a Promise that resolves with a LockManagerSnapshot which contains information about held and pending locks.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Web Locks API
The definition of 'LockManager' in that specification.		 Draft Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
LockManager
Experimental
Chrome Full support 69Edge Full support ≤79Firefox ? IE No support NoOpera Full support 56Safari ? WebView Android Full support 69Chrome Android Full support 69Firefox Android ? Opera Android Full support 48Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 10.0
query
Experimental
Chrome Full support 69Edge Full support ≤79Firefox ? IE No support NoOpera Full support 56Safari ? WebView Android Full support 69Chrome Android Full support 69Firefox Android ? Opera Android Full support 48Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 10.0
request
Experimental
Chrome Full support 69Edge Full support ≤79Firefox ? IE No support NoOpera Full support 56Safari ? WebView Android Full support 69Chrome Android Full support 69Firefox Android ? Opera Android Full support 48Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android Full support 10.0

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Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.