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title: Freezing document numbers 
description: "This feature locks the numbering of documents in a folder so they cannot be changed. This is useful when you need to finalise a document set and ensure the numbering stays consistent. ## How to freeze document numbers 1. Click…"
url: "https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/knowledge/freezing-document-numbers/"
updated: "2026-08-13"
category: Document Organisation
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# Freezing document numbers 

This feature locks the numbering of documents in a folder so they cannot be changed. This is useful when you need to finalise a document set and ensure the numbering stays consistent.

## How to freeze document numbers

1. Click into your matter and open the folder where you want to freeze the numbering
2. Select the documents using the checkboxes
3. Click **Bulk Actions** and select **Freeze Numbering** from the dropdown

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-5.35.42-pm-1024x658.png)

Once frozen, a **lock**icon will appear next to each document number confirming the numbering is locked.

## How to unfreeze document numbers

1. Select the documents you want to unfreeze using the checkboxes
2. Click **Bulk Actions** and select **Unfreeze Numbering**

![](https://ebriefready.legalready.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-5.38.14-pm-1024x658.png)

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