{"id":81344,"date":"2023-10-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=81344"},"modified":"2025-02-01T00:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:10:39","slug":"how-to-lock-a-chromebook-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-lock-a-chromebook-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lock a Chromebook Screen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"How<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re using your Chromebook in a public place or stepping away from your Chromebook, you might want to lock your screen. We\u2019ll show you how to lock screen on Chromebook in several different ways, as well as a couple of different ways to unlock your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Lock Screen on Chromebook\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are actually six different ways to lock your Chromebook screen, depending on your preferences. We\u2019ll explain each method below, so you can choose the one that works best for you.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the Power Button<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to lock your Chromebook screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Press and hold the Power <\/span>button.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Lock<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Use the Lock Key<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s another easy way to lock screen on Chromebook if you\u2019re stepping away for a few minutes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Press and hold the Lock key<\/span> on your Chromebook keyboard.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. After around two seconds, your Chromebook screen should lock.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Close the Lid<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can simply close the lid of your Chromebook to lock your screen. You\u2019ll need to ensure that the options to lock your screen when the lid is closed are enabled, though. Here\u2019s how to do that.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Click the clock <\/span>in the lower-right corner of your screen and select the Settings <\/span>gear icon.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Under Security and Privacy<\/span>, select Lock Screen and Sign-In<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Enter your Google account password and click Confirm<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Turn on the Lock When Sleeping or Lid is Closed<\/span> toggle.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Use the Magnifying Glass<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Here\u2019s another quick and easy way to lock your Chromebook screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Click the Magnifying Glass key + L<\/span> on your Chromebook keyboard.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Your Chromebook screen should now be locked!\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Click the Clock<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Here\u2019s another quick way to lock your Chromebook screen.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Click the clock in the lower right corner of your screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Click Lock<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Walk Away<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            If your Chromebook is inactive for a period of time, your screen will turn off and then your Chromebook will sleep. This is not the best option if you\u2019re using your Chromebook in a public place, as somebody could access your Google account and other information before the screen locks. You also need to ensure that you have turned on the Lock When Sleeping function, as described above.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            However, if you\u2019re at home or another secure location, you may find this is the lock method you end up relying on most often. The amount of time for your screen to turn off and go to sleep varies depending on whether your Chromebook is plugged in or not.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n