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# IMEI Lock Management

### Perform bulk actions to manage **IMEI locks** for **SIMs** with the following options:

* Enable Network IMEI Lock.
* Enable User-defined IMEI Lock.
* Disable IMEI Lock.

To perform these bulk actions, follow the steps below:

* Navigate to the **Bulk Provisioning** menu and select the **Security** tab.

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* Choose the subcategory **IMEI Lock**.

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* Select the desired action: **Enable Network IMEI Lock**, **Enable User-defined IMEI Lock** or **Disable.**

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* Provide the EIDs for the SIMs you want to enable network IMEI lock, enable user-defined IMEI lock, or disable IMEI lock.&#x20;
* Save the updated information in the CSV file.

### **Uploading File**

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#### Verify the records

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### Processing and Confirmation

* The system will process the data, which may take a few seconds.

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#### You will receive a confirmation once the bulk IMEI Lock is completed.&#x20;

Upon completing your action, you will receive an email notification on your registered email address. This email will provide a detailed summary of the status of your action, such as "File upload complete - Enable IMEI Lock".

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It ensures that you stay informed about the progress and outcome of your requested action.