# Omarchy OS: How do I lock the screen?

Press Super + Ctrl + L.

2026-07-16
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Switchboard Tech Services


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Omarchy’s lock screen blanks the display and asks for your account password. Fingerprint unlock can also work after you configure it. Locking manually is separate from the automatic idle timer.

Source: [Omarchy manual](https://omarchy.org/manual/toggles-idle-screensaver/).

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