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# How to Lock Editing on a Linked Record So It Can Only Be Viewed, Not Changed
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/lock-editing-linked-record-jestor/
- Published: 2026-07-19T01:39:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T01:39:20.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

**Jestor** lets you configure the card or form of a linked record so that, when clicked, the information appears without opening for editing, keeping the linked data read-only.

## Why does locking a linked record matter?

Some connections shouldn't change once set — for example, once a project stage begins, no one should be able to accidentally switch which project it belongs to.

## What levels of control can a linked record have?

| Control level                   | What it allows                                               |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Fully editable**              | Opens the record and allows any field to be changed          |
| **Editable on specific fields** | Allows targeted changes, keeping the rest locked             |
| **Read-only**                   | Shows the information without opening the record for editing |

## How to set up a linked record as read-only?

1. Open the edit settings for the linked field.
2. Turn off the option to open the linked record.
3. Save — from then on, clicking the card shows the information without opening it for editing.
4. Apply the same logic to both card view and super-form view, if needed.

## Why choose Jestor for controlled connections?

**Jestor** gives fine-grained control over what a linked record can do, so sensitive connections stay protected without restricting the rest of the process.

### Can I prevent someone from editing a linked record from a card?

Yes, the linked field's settings let you block opening the record, leaving it as view-only.

### Does this apply to both card view and super-form view?

Yes, the read-only setting can be applied to either of the two display styles.

### Is this setting applied per record or per process?

It's saved for the process, applying consistently to that connection across all records.

### Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out more practical tutorials on Jestor's YouTube channel.

### Get to know Jestor

With **Jestor**, you decide exactly how much control a linked record allows, from fully editable to read-only.

Get to know Jestor at jestor.com and see how to take your operation's efficiency to a new level.