diff --git a/Sources/TSCBasic/Lock.swift b/Sources/TSCBasic/Lock.swift
index d51048bd..b9d542c8 100644
--- a/Sources/TSCBasic/Lock.swift
+++ b/Sources/TSCBasic/Lock.swift
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ public final class FileLock {
     /// Create an instance of FileLock at the path specified
     ///
     /// Note: The parent directory path should be a valid directory.
-    internal init(at lockFile: AbsolutePath) {
+    public init(at lockFile: AbsolutePath) {
         self.lockFile = lockFile
     }