Lock or unlock your screen

If you step away from your Chromebook, we recommend you lock your screen for extra security.

Lock your screen

Use one of these options:

• On a keyboard: Press Search + L. Or press Launcher + L.
• At the bottom right, select the time. Select Lock .
• In Chromebook settings :
  1. Select Privacy and security Lock screen and sign-in.
  2. Turn on Lock when sleeping or lid is closed.

After a while, the screen will turn off to save power.

• Plugged in: The screen will turn off in 8 minutes. Your Chromebook will go to sleep in 30 minutes.
• Not plugged in: The screen will turn off in 6 minutes. Your Chromebook will go to sleep in 10 minutes.

Unlock your screen faster with a PIN

Before you lock your screen, you can create a PIN to unlock your screen. On some Chromebooks, you can also use your PIN instead of your Google Account password to sign in.

Important: If you use your Chromebook at work or school, your admin might require you to enter your password occasionally. Contact your administrator for help.

To set up a PIN:

1. On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. Under "Privacy and security," select Lock screen and sign-in.
4. Enter your password and select Confirm.
5. Select PIN or password Set up PIN.
6. Enter a PIN of six digits or more and select Continue.
7. Re-enter your PIN and select Confirm.