Lock Screen
Windows
Win+L
Locks your computer instantly.
Windows Lock Screen Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Locks your computer instantly. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Win+L
- Mac
- Ctrl+Cmd+Q
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to lock screen in Windows with the keyboard
- Open Windows and go to where you want to lock screen.
- Press Win + L on Windows or Ctrl + Cmd + Q on Mac.
Windows Lock Screen Shortcut for Windows
Press Win + L.
Windows Lock Screen Shortcut for Mac
Press Ctrl + Cmd + Q.
Windows Lock Screen Shortcut for Windows Web
We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Windows lock screen shortcut?
On Windows, press Win + L. On a Mac, press Ctrl + Cmd + Q.
Is there a Mac shortcut to lock screen in Windows?
Yes: Ctrl + Cmd + Q.
Does it work in Windows for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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