How to Show a Lock Screen on Waking
Most of the time, when you are not using your Chromebook, it will go to sleep. It’s important to make sure your Chromebook will prompt for a password when it wakes up; otherwise, anyone could access anything on your Chromebook, including your Google account. By default, this feature is on, but here’s where the setting is located so you can double-check (or turn the feature on if it’s off).
How to Lock Your Chromebook
There are six different ways to lock your Chromebook. Some of these methods may vary from model to model (some options may be missing from certain models), but all of these will accomplish the same result:
Press and hold the Lock key on your keyboard. After about 2 seconds, your Chromebook will lock.Press and hold the Power button on your Chromebook, then select Lock.Press the Magnifying Glass key + L on your keyboard.Walk away from your Chromebook. By default, if your Chromebook is plugged in, the screen will turn off in 8 minutes and go to sleep in 30 minutes. If it is not, the screen will turn off in 6 minutes and go to sleep in 10 minutes.Close the lid of your Chromebook.Click the clock in the lower right corner and then click Lock.
How to Unlock Your Chromebook With Your Phone
If you have an Android smartphone, you can connect it to your Chromebook. Doing so allows you to unlock your Chromebook just by having your smartphone nearby. You’ll need the following:
ChromeOS 71 or greater.Android 5.1 or greater.A Google account that is signed in to both the phone and the Chromebook.Bluetooth enabled on the phone and Chromebook.
You’re all set. As long as your phone is in Bluetooth range of your Chromebook, you will only need to click your profile picture to log in.
Unlock Your Chromebook With a PIN
One other easy way to log in to your Chromebook is to set up a PIN. It’s often easier to type than your password, especially in tablet mode if you have a 2-in-1 Chromebook. The next time you log in to your Chromebook, you’ll be asked for a PIN or a password.
