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Automatic Lock

Lock Your Computer

All workstations must have the auto-lock feature enabled. The recommended amount of idle time for the auto-lock feature is 10 minutes and must not exceed 20 minutes. In areas where the workstation is visible or accessible in a public or shared workspace, users must manually lock the workstation if left unattended.

If you leave your computer, lock it and your office door. This prevents unauthorized access to your data and accounts. Locking also discourages prying eyes, hackers, and thieves. Users are responsible for any activity originating from their accounts which they can reasonably be expected to control.

Enable Auto-Lock

Windows 10

  • Click the Start button, select Control Panel.
  • Select the "Personalization" icon
  • Select the "Screen Saver" icon
  • Select the "On resume, display login screen" checkbox and set a time for the screen saver to start, then click Ok.

Windows 8

  • On the Start screen, type Control Panel, select the Control Panel app.
  • In the search box, type "screen saver" and then click "Set screen saver password."
  • Select the "On resume, display logon screen" checkbox and set a time for the screen saver to start, then click Ok.

Windows 7

  • Click the Start button (Start button), select Control Panel.
  • In the search box, type "screen saver" and then click "Set screen saver password."
  • Select the "On resume, display login screen" checkbox and set a time for the screen saver to start, then click Ok.

Mac

1. Screen Saver

  • From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences, then Desktop & Screen Saver.
  • Click the Screen Saver tab and select one of the Screen Savers.
  • Choose the idle time from the "Start after:" menu at the bottom of the window.

2. Auto-Locking

  • From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences, then Security & Privacy.
  • Click the General tab and make sure the checkbox next to "Require password after sleep or screen saver begins" is clicked.

 
Manual Lock Shortcuts for Mac

You need to have already gone through the steps to enable auto-lock.

Keystrokes

With Eject Key

Control+Shift+Eject

Without Eject Key

Control+Shift+Power

Hot Corners

  • From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences, then Desktop & Screen Saver.
  • Click the Screen Saver tab and select one of the Screen Savers.
  • Click the Hot Corners button in the lower corner.
  • Choose the hot corner you want to lock the screen with and choose "Put display to sleep" or "Start Screen Saver".