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Instead of unlocking a lock manually, you can schedule it to release automatically at an exact date and time. This is a paid plan feature and works with Site, Product, and Collection locks.

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Setting a schedule

When creating or editing a lock, set Unlock timing to Schedule, then choose:
  • Unlock date & time — the exact moment the lock should release
  • Timezone — which timezone that date/time is in (defaults to your store’s timezone)
You don’t need to be online, or even have your computer on, when the scheduled time arrives — Launch Day handles it automatically in the background.

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What happens at unlock time

At the scheduled moment, Launch Day:
  1. Removes the password requirement from the storefront
  2. Marks the lock as unlocked in your Dashboard
  3. Sends you a confirmation email

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Changing or cancelling a schedule

Open the lock and click Edit. You can change the date/time, or switch Unlock timing back to Manually to cancel the automatic release entirely — the lock stays active until you remove it yourself.

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If a scheduled unlock fails

In rare cases (for example, a temporary issue reaching Shopify), a scheduled unlock can fail after several automatic retries. If this happens:
  • Launch Day marks the lock as Failed in your Dashboard
  • You’ll receive an email letting you know
  • The lock is very likely still active on your storefront — nothing was silently unlocked
  • Open the lock from the Dashboard and click Remove to unlock it manually
See Payment & Billing Issues if you’re not sure whether a failure is related to your subscription.