NEW · How EdgeLock works

Distributed locks in one API call

Edge-native mutual exclusion without Redis or custom scripts.Globally consistent, fail-safe, and infra-free distributed locking.

One-line implementation
// One API call to create a distributed lock
const lock = await edgelock.acquire("payment-processing");
try {
// Critical section - only one process can execute this at a time
await processPayment(orderId);
} finally {
// Always release the lock when done
await lock.release();
}

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Distributed locking is hard

Traditional approaches to distributed locking come with significant challenges

  • Setting up and maintaining Redis or other infrastructure just for locking is complex and costly

  • Custom locking scripts are error-prone and can lead to deadlocks or race conditions

  • Traditional locking solutions don't work well in serverless and edge environments

  • Global coordination across multiple regions requires complex architecture

  • Lock expiration and cleanup require careful implementation to prevent stale locks

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Edge Node 3
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The Solution

EdgeLock: Simple Global Locks

  • Zero infrastructure to manage - no Redis, no databases, no custom scripts

  • Global edge network ensures low-latency locking from anywhere in the world

  • Built-in fault tolerance with automatic lock expiration and cleanup

  • Simple API that works across all modern JavaScript runtimes

  • Scales automatically with your application's needs

Learn how it works

Simple to implement, powerful to use

EdgeLock works with your existing stack and requires minimal code changes

Prevent race conditions in serverless functions
import { EdgeLock } from '@edgelock/client';
export async function POST(request) {
const { orderId } = await request.json();
// Create a lock specific to this order
const lock = await EdgeLock.acquire(`order-${orderId}`);
try {
// Only one instance can process this order at a time
const order = await db.orders.findUnique({
where: { id: orderId }
});
if (order.status !== 'pending') {
return Response.json({ error: 'Order already processed' });
}
await processPayment(order);
await db.orders.update({
where: { id: orderId },
data: { status: 'completed' }
});
return Response.json({ success: true });
} finally {
// Always release the lock
await lock.release();
}
}
Coordinate distributed tasks with timeouts
import { EdgeLock } from '@edgelock/client';
async function runScheduledTask() {
// Try to acquire lock with 30s timeout
const lock = await EdgeLock.acquire('daily-report', {
timeout: 30_000,
ttl: 5 * 60_000 // Auto-expire after 5 minutes
});
if (!lock) {
console.log('Another instance is already running this task');
return;
}
try {
// This code is guaranteed to run on only one instance
await generateDailyReports();
await sendNotifications();
} catch (error) {
console.error('Task failed:', error);
} finally {
await lock.release();
}
}

How EdgeLock works

A simple yet powerful approach to distributed locking

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Distributed Coordination

EdgeLock uses a globally distributed coordination network to manage locks across all regions. When you request a lock, the nearest edge node handles your request.

2

Consistent Locking

Our consensus algorithm ensures that only one process can hold a lock with a specific key at any time, regardless of where the requests originate.

3

Automatic Expiration

Every lock has a configurable time-to-live (TTL) to prevent deadlocks. If a process crashes, the lock will automatically expire after its TTL.

4

Graceful Release

When your operation completes, simply release the lock to allow other processes to acquire it. If you forget, the TTL ensures it will eventually be released.

Why choose EdgeLock?

Designed for modern distributed applications

Zero Infrastructure

No Redis, no databases, no servers to manage. Just an API call.

Global by Default

Locks work across all regions with consistent behavior and low latency.

Fault Tolerant

Automatic lock expiration and cleanup prevent deadlocks.

Simple API

Intuitive API that works with any JavaScript runtime.

Fast Performance

Edge-optimized for sub-10ms lock acquisition in most regions.

Automatic Scaling

Handles millions of locks without configuration changes.

Flexible Timeouts

Configure TTL and acquisition timeouts to match your needs.

Secure by Design

Namespace isolation and encrypted communication channels.

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See what others are saying about EdgeLock

EdgeLock solved our distributed cron job problem in minutes. We were able to replace our complex Redis-based solution with just a few lines of code.

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Sarah Chen

CTO at DataFlow

The simplicity of EdgeLock is its greatest strength. We no longer worry about race conditions in our serverless functions, and we didn't have to set up any infrastructure.

M

Michael Rodriguez

Lead Developer at ServerlessPlus

We migrated from a self-hosted Redis solution to EdgeLock and cut our infrastructure costs by 40%. The reliability has been rock solid even during traffic spikes.

A

Aisha Johnson

Engineering Manager at ScaleRight

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about EdgeLock

Ready to simplify distributed locking?

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