Protocol status lock

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Protocol status lock is a feature that locks a protocol to a selected status, excluding it from global status changes. While in the locked state its status can be manually changed via Status Menu->[Protocol Name], or the status bar if enabled. The feature is often the cause of protocols not connecting automatically.

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Locking and unlocking

Click the name of the protocol on the top line above the menu separator in Status Menu->[Protocol Name].

Locked status indicators

Miranda 0.7 - Classic contact list

Miranda 0.7

Classic contact list has a 'sunken' icon in front of the protocol name in Status Menu->[Protocol Name] (top image)
Modern Contact List has additionally the text locked displayed. (middle image)
Miranda 0.8 - All contact lists

Miranda 0.8

All contact lists have a 'sunken' icon in front of the protocol name, with the text locked displayed. Status bar icons have a yellow lock overlay. The overlay icon is optional for Contact List Nicer+.
Indicator in status bar