I personally just hold down the lock button for 2 seconds or hit the
Windows/Search + L combo to lock when I leave my computer.

-Bj

On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM Keith Puffer <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hey folks!
>
> Hope everyone is getting ready for the fun we call Fall Foliage!
>
> I have realized recently that a Chromebook being used by a Teacher
> connected to an external display does not lock when the lid is closed.
>
> Looking through all the settings in the Domain Console I can not find the
> setting that would force a Chromebook to lock when the lid is closed when
> still connected to the external display (whether a monitor or IWB).
>
> Anyone?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Keith
>
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