How To Set Lock Screen Timeout On Windows 11?

To set the Lock Screen Timeout on Windows 11, follow these concise steps:

1. Open Settings: Click the Start button, then select Settings (the gear icon).

2. Navigate to power settings: Go to System > Power & battery.

3. Set screen timeout:

   • For a laptop or when your computer is on battery power: Click on the drop-down menu next to "On battery power, turn off my screen after" and select the desired idle time before the lock screen is activated.
   • For when your computer is plugged in: Click on the drop-down menu next to "When plugged in, turn off my screen after" and set the timeout.

For more advanced customization, you can use the Control Panel or Registry Editor:

4. Control Panel method: a. Open Control Panel: Click Start, type "Control Panel" in the search bar, click "Open", and navigate to "Power Options". b. Click "Edit Plan Settings" next to your power plan. c. Click "Change Advanced Power Settings". d. Expand the "Display" category and then the "Console lock display off timeout". e. Set the timeout values for "On battery" and "Plugged in".

5. Registry Editor method (requires administrative privileges): a. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter, then allow admin access. b. Navigate to this registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\7516b95f-f776-4464-8c53-06167f40cc99\8EC4B3A5-6868-.... c. Double-click the "Attributes" DWORD and change its value from 1 to 2. d. Exit the Registry Editor and apply the changes.

Remember to apply your settings after making any changes, and note that the minimum lock screen timeout in Windows 11 is about 30 seconds even if you set a smaller value.