An information processing apparatus including a user interface unit that is operated so as to set settings of a plurality of setting items in the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus acquires information including settings of the plurality of setting items and determines whether or not a lock setting for inhibiting the plurality of setting items or a plurality of settings from being changed is included in the acquired information. In a case where it is determined that the lock setting is included, at least the plurality of setting items or the plurality of settings, associated with the lock setting, are inhibited from being change by operating the user interface unit.