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= Disabling the GNOME Automatic Screen Lock
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In the interest of safety and privacy, the GNOME automatic screen lock is enabled by default.
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When the screen locks after a period of inactivity, you must enter your password to unlock the screen.
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You can disable this feature at any time.
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To disable the GNOME automatic screen lock, complete the following steps.
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. On the desktop, navigate to the upper-right corner of the screen and click the arrow icon to expand the desktop options. Click the *Settings* icon.
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. From the the *Settings* menu, select *Privacy*.
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. On the *Privacy* page, select *Screen Lock*, and toggle the switch from *On* to *Off*.
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. Close the window and verify that in the *Privacy* page, the *Screen Lock* is *Off*.
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To enable the automatic screen lock, repeat this process and toggle the switch from *Off* to *On*.
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