# Unlocking Web.Config Sections

> Orchestrator functionality can be impaired if the `<system.webServer>` element in `web.config` contains any locked sections. The [UiPath Platform Configuration Tool](https://docs.uipath.com/orchestrator/standalone/2024.10/installation-guide/platform-configuration-tool#overview) checks the `<system.webServer>` element for any locked sections. If such sections exist, you need to manually unlock them in IIS.

Orchestrator functionality can be impaired if the `<system.webServer>` element in `web.config` contains any locked sections. The [UiPath Platform Configuration Tool](https://docs.uipath.com/orchestrator/standalone/2024.10/installation-guide/platform-configuration-tool#overview) checks the `<system.webServer>` element for any locked sections. If such sections exist, you need to manually unlock them in IIS.

## Unlocking Web.config Sections in IIS

1. In IIS, select the Orchestrator machine.
2. In the **Management** section, double-click **Configuration Editor**. The **Configuration Editor** window is displayed.
   Figure 1. Management section
   ![Screenshot of the Management section](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/orchestrator/orchestrator-screenshot-of-the-management-section-222339-5218747f.webp)
3. From the **Section** drop-down, expand `system.webServer` and select the section you want to unlock.
4. On the right-hand **Actions** pane, **Section** element, click **Unlock Section**.

   Figure 2. Configuration Editor
   ![Screenshot of the Configuration Editor page](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/orchestrator/orchestrator-screenshot-of-the-configuration-editor-page-222817-316fc9b3.webp)