# Locking and unlocking padlock ## Locking/Unlocking PadlockOverview The “Locking/Unlocking Padlock” rule is essential for organizations using GPS-enabled smart locks to secure valuable assets and critical areas. This rule monitors the status of these locks, ensuring that users are instantly notified whenever a lock is engaged or disengaged. Specifically designed for GPS locks, this rule provides real-time alerts for all lock interactions, whether securing an area or locking cargo in a container. ## Rule settings This rule is entirely dependent on the device's capabilities and hardware configuration. There are no specific settings to configure within the rule itself. For common settings, please refer to [Rules and Alerts](/docs/user/guide/events-and-notifications.md). ## System operation details * **Reset timer:** The “Locking/Unlocking Padlock” alert has a 1-minute reset timer, meaning it will not trigger more frequently than once every minute. Events occurring during this reset period will be omitted from notifications and reports. * **Multiple trackers:** This rule supports multiple trackers, provided they can detect Locking/Unlocking (Padlock) events and have the feature integrated into the platform. Users can monitor these events across various devices efficiently. * **GPS-independent processing:** The platform processes and displays Locking/Unlocking events even if the data packet lacks valid GPS coordinates. These events are recorded regardless of whether they occur inside or outside a geofence, ensuring no critical event is missed. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://navixy.com/docs/user/guide/events-and-notifications/security/lockingunlocking-padlock.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.