[Home](./index.md) > [server](./server.md) > [PlayerUI](./server.playerui.md) > [freezePointerLock](./server.playerui.freezepointerlock.md) ## PlayerUI.freezePointerLock() method Freezes or unfreezes the player's pointer lock state. Use for: menus or cutscenes that should not alter pointer lock. **Signature:** ```typescript freezePointerLock(freeze: boolean): void; ``` ## Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
freeze	boolean	True to freeze pointer lock, false to unfreeze it. \*\*Requires:\*\* Player must be in a world. \*\*Side effects:\*\* Emits `PlayerUIEvent.FREEZE_POINTER_LOCK`. \*\*Category:\*\* Players

**Returns:** void