Terraform Lockerfile
How do I lock a state file in Terraform?
Use the “tflock” command in the same directory as the terraform init command to lock your Terraform state.
Can you delete the Terraform lock file?
Terraform init will remove any lock file entry for a provider if you remove the last reliance on that provider from your state and configuration.
Should Terraform lock the HCL file be committed?
Terraform. lock. hcl and should preferably be committed to your version control system repository so that the next time you run terraform init, the same provider versions will be utilised.
What Is Terraform Lock FIle?
The terraform lock file is named “Terraform. lock.hcl” It will generated by the terraform itself and it will make sure that the same infrastructure will be created if multiple users are working. It serves as a central repository for the particular provider and module versions that you have used in your configuration.