{"id":20858,"date":"2023-06-18T15:17:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T14:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/?p=20858"},"modified":"2023-06-23T17:33:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T16:33:27","slug":"lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Lock Your Windows 10 &amp; 11 Computer Screen [Different Ways]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you need to step away from your computer for a few minutes or have to leave the office, locking your Windows 10 and 11 computer screen is an important security measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It prevents unauthorized access to your data and ensures that your work remains safe and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you will learn how to quickly lock the screen of your Windows 10 and 11 computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter 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Windows 10 And 11 Computer With Keyboard Shortcut <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#how-to-lock-windows-10-and-11-computer-using-start-menu\" title=\"How To Lock Windows 10 And 11 Computer Using Start Menu\">How To Lock Windows 10 And 11 Computer Using Start Menu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-1-click-the-start-icon\" title=\"Step 1: Click the Start icon\">Step 1: Click the Start icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-2-select-the-user-icon-username\" title=\"Step 2: Select the User Icon (username)\">Step 2: Select the User Icon (username)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-3-click-on-lock\" title=\"Step 3: Click on Lock\">Step 3: Click on Lock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-4-choose-wait-time\" title=\"Step 4 Choose Wait Time \">Step 4 Choose Wait Time <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#how-to-lock-windows-10-computer-screen-via-settings\" title=\"How To Lock Windows 10 Computer Screen Via Settings \">How To Lock Windows 10 Computer Screen Via Settings <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-1-open-settings-app\" title=\"Step 1: Open Settings App\">Step 1: Open Settings App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-2-click-on-personalization\" title=\"Step 2: Click on Personalization \">Step 2: Click on Personalization <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-3-select-screen-saver-settings\" title=\"Step 3. Select Screen Saver Settings \">Step 3. Select Screen Saver Settings <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-4-check-the-box-next-to-on-resume-display-logon-screen\" title=\"Step 4: Check the Box Next to on Resume, Display Logon Screen \">Step 4: Check the Box Next to on Resume, Display Logon Screen <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#how-to-lock-windows-11-computer-screen-using-screen-saver-settings\" title=\"How To Lock Windows 11 Computer Screen Using Screen Saver Settings \">How To Lock Windows 11 Computer Screen Using Screen Saver Settings <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-1-open-screen-saver-settings\" title=\"Step 1: Open Screen Saver Settings\">Step 1: Open Screen Saver Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-2-click-turn-screen-saver-on-or-off\" title=\"Step 2: Click Turn Screen Saver On or Off\">Step 2: Click Turn Screen Saver On or Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-3-move-to-screen-saver-section\" title=\"Step 3: Move To Screen Saver Section \">Step 3: Move To Screen Saver Section <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-4-set-wait-duration\" title=\"Step 4: Set Wait Duration \">Step 4: Set Wait Duration <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#step-5-mark-the-box-next-to-on-resume\" title=\"Step 5: Mark the Box Next To On Resume \">Step 5: Mark the Box Next To On Resume <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/lock-your-windows-10-11-computer-screen\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-locking-your-windows-computer-screen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"locking-your-windows-computer-screen\"><\/span>Locking Your Windows Computer Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 10 &amp; 11 are the latest versions of Microsoft\u2019s operating system. They come with a number of features that make it easy to lock your computer screen quickly and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are few ways you can apply to lock your Windows 10 and 11 computer depending on which you find handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To quickly lock your Windows 10 and 11 computer, you can simply use the shortcut Windows + L to immediately lock your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some computer keyboards comes with a dedicated lock screen button to facilitate quick locking of your computer screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-lock-windows-10-and-11-computer-with-keyboard-shortcut\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-lock-windows-10-and-11-computer-with-keyboard-shortcut\"><\/span>How To Lock Windows 10 And 11 Computer With Keyboard Shortcut <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your computer keyboard accepts some shortcuts to quickly lock your Windows 10 and 11 screen and below are a few quick keyboard shortcuts you can apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ctrl<\/mark> + <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">L<\/mark> to instantly lock your computer screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ctrl<\/mark> + <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Alt<\/mark> + <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Delete<\/mark> and then select the Lock option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-lock-windows-10-and-11-computer-using-start-menu\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-lock-windows-10-and-11-computer-using-start-menu\"><\/span>How To Lock Windows 10 And 11 Computer Using Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a faster way to lock your Windows computer screen without using a keyboard shortcut, its possible to do it via the Start menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-click-the-start-icon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-click-the-start-icon\"><\/span>Step 1: Click the Start icon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Move your cursor to the <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Start<\/mark> icon and click on it to popup the menu options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-select-the-user-icon-username\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-select-the-user-icon-username\"><\/span>Step 2: Select the User Icon (username)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the menu display, click on <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">USER (username)<\/mark> at the left corner to expose other options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-click-on-lock\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-3-click-on-lock\"><\/span>Step 3: Click on Lock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the hidden options, click on <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Lock<\/mark> and your computer screen will quickly lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-choose-wait-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-4-choose-wait-time\"><\/span>Step 4 Choose Wait Time <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the screen saver section, choose your preferred screen saver type and then set the Wait time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-lock-windows-10-computer-screen-via-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-lock-windows-10-computer-screen-via-settings\"><\/span>How To Lock Windows 10 Computer Screen Via Settings <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are running the latest Windows 10 operating system, you can use the settings app to lock your Windows 10 computer screen. To do this, follow the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-open-settings-app\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-open-settings-app\"><\/span>Step 1: Open Settings App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to start icon and search for <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Settings<\/mark> and open the app. Then click on <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Personalization<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-click-on-personalization\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-click-on-personalization\"><\/span>Step 2: Click on Personalization <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Personalization screen, select <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Lock screen<\/mark> option and scroll down to <strong>Screen saver<\/strong> settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-select-screen-saver-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-3-select-screen-saver-settings\"><\/span>Step 3. Select Screen Saver Settings <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the screen saver section, choose your preferred screen saver type and then set the <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wait time<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-check-the-box-next-to-on-resume-display-logon-screen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-4-check-the-box-next-to-on-resume-display-logon-screen\"><\/span>Step 4: Check the Box Next to on Resume, Display Logon Screen <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the box <\/strong>next to On resume, display logon screen and click on <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Apply<\/mark> followed by <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ok<\/mark> to save the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever the wait time elapses, your computer screen will automatically enter the lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-lock-windows-11-computer-screen-using-screen-saver-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-lock-windows-11-computer-screen-using-screen-saver-settings\"><\/span>How To Lock Windows 11 Computer Screen Using Screen Saver Settings <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On both your Windows 10 and 11 computer, the screen saver settings can be used to lock your computer screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set the screen saver, right-click on a free space on your display and then select Personalization to open up the screen saver settings.  You can alternatively search for screen saver on the search box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-open-screen-saver-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-open-screen-saver-settings\"><\/span>Step 1: Open Screen Saver Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll have to open the screen saver settings by searching for screen saver in the search box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-click-turn-screen-saver-on-or-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-click-turn-screen-saver-on-or-off\"><\/span>Step 2: Click Turn Screen Saver On or Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly click on the <mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Turn screen saver on or off <\/mark>option that will appear on the screen saver settings result to disclose the next options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-move-to-screen-saver-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-3-move-to-screen-saver-section\"><\/span>Step 3: Move To Screen Saver Section <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the screen saver section, choose your preferred screen saver type and then set the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Wait time<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-set-wait-duration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-4-set-wait-duration\"><\/span>Step 4: Set Wait Duration <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Wait section, choose a waiting time before the screen saver activates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-mark-the-box-next-to-on-resume\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-5-mark-the-box-next-to-on-resume\"><\/span>Step 5: Mark the Box Next To On Resume <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the box next to On resume, display logon screen and click on <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Apply<\/mark> and then click <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ok<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve successfully setup your screen saver and the waiting time, when you leave your computer untouched up till your set wait time elapses, it will automatically lock your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to lock your computer is a better way to keep your stuffs secured and for your eyes only except you wish others to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keyboard shortcuts can come in very handy when you wish to quickly lock your Windows 10 and 11 computer screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/sign-up-to-microsoft-account-eith-gmail\/\">How To Sign Up To Microsoft Account Using Gmail [Google Email]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/find-serial-number-in-your-windows-10-computer\/\">How To Find Serial Number In Your Windows 10 Computer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/stop-automatic-updates-in-your-windows-10-computer\/\">How To Stop Automatic Updates In Your Windows 10 Computer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/start-windows-10-in-safe-mode\/\">How To Start Windows 10 In Safe Mode The Right Way<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To prevents unauthorized access to your data and ensures that your work remains safe and secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":21339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[2220,2153],"tags":[2428,2180,2184,2250],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.6 (Yoast SEO v22.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Lock Your Windows 10 &amp; 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