Most Common Shortcut: Windows Key + L

Move mouse to configured corner → Screen locks.

This instantly locks your screen and returns to the login screen. Works on all modern Windows versions (7, 8, 10, 11).

Ctrl + Alt + Del → then click "Lock"

Ctrl + Alt + L (or Super + L depending on version)

Ctrl + Alt + Delete → then choose Lock (on many distros) Chrome OS (Chromebook) Shortcut: Search Key + L (Search key is where Caps Lock usually is)

shortcut to lock system