> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usezentra.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Unlock Card

> POST /api/v1/cards/{card_id}/unlock - Unlock a card

Unlock a previously locked card through the reviewed public gateway.

## Endpoint

```text theme={null}
POST /api/v1/cards/{card_id}/unlock
```

## Path Parameters

<ParamField path="card_id" type="string" required>
  The card identifier returned during card creation or listing.
</ParamField>

## Example Request

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.usezentra.com/api/v1/cards/card_123/unlock \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SECRET_KEY"
```

## Response Notes

* The reviewed public OpenAPI models this as an accepted async-style operation.
* Use this when card usage should be restored after review or remediation.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Lock Card" icon="lock" href="/api-reference/cards/lock">
    Re-lock the card if risk conditions return
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security Settings" icon="shield" href="/api-reference/cards/security">
    Review or update longer-lived card controls
  </Card>
</CardGroup>