If you’re using your Chromebook in a public place, or if you’re stepping away from your Chromebook for a while, you might want to lock your screen. We’ll show you how to lock your Chromebook screen in a few different ways, as well as a few different ways to unlock your screen.

There are actually six different ways to lock your Chromebook screen, depending on your preferences. We'll explain each method below so you can choose the one that works best for you.

This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to lock your Chromebook screen.

Here's another easy way to lock your Chromebook screen when you're away.