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Stopping containment using an unlock code

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If the containment unlock code feature is enabled, your system administrator can request the unlock code from the Endpoint Security (HX) Web UI Host Details page and provide the unlock code to the local user. The local user can run Trellix's uncontain executable with the unlock code at the Windows, macOS, or Linux command prompt to uncontain the host system.

Important

The containment unlock code feature must be enabled in order for your system administrator to request the unlock code for a contained host using the Web UI..

Prerequisites

This section covers the following topics: