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[Terminal] How to lock the screen on iMac

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Lock the computer screen if you leave your seat for a short time.

Please make sure to log out of the terminal instead of locking the screen if you leave your seat for a long time.

In the event that a member of the Center finds a terminal has been logged on but the user has been absent for an extended period of time, the terminal will be forcibly restarted.

[Mac Environment]

• Click "Lock Screen" after selecting keychain access icon (padlock) from the menu bar located at the top of the screen.

• ※The keychain icon will be displayed by taking the following steps if it is not on the menu bar.

1. Open the Finder
2. Select Applications
3. Open "keychain access" in the Utilities folder
4. Click "Preferences" after selecting "keychain access" from the menu bar at the top of the screen on the right.
5. Tick "Show keychain status in menu bar" under the "General" tab

[Windows Environment]

Start menu ▷ Click "Lock" after selecting your account name(10 digit number) on the upper left side.