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user9371654
Asked: 2018-08-01 20:08:31 +0800 CST

Can't find lock computer option in ubuntu 18

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When I click ctrl+alt+del I wan to lock my computer (not log off). I can not find the lock option, only log out and it says

[user] will be logged out automatically in 60 seconds

How to enable lock screen in ubuntu 18 and disable auto log out?

login-screen lock-screen 18.04

3 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    Default keyboard shortcut in ubuntu 18 :

    • Lock screen is Super + L
    • Log out is Ctrl + Alt + Delete

    If you want to change it, you can change it in Setting > Devices > Keyboard > System

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  2. As per this answer: Where is the power off button in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ? try:

    gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen false
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  3. Default keyboard shortcut in Xubuntu 18 seems to be Ctrl+Alt+L for those using this flavor

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