How to Lock Your Mac via Terminal
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Securing your Mac quickly can be achieved through Terminal commands. Please note that this method only turns off the display, and the actual lock screen with password protection is activated based on your system settings.
Opening Terminal
To initiate the process, open the Terminal application. You can find it by searching in Spotlight or navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
Executing the Command
Once Terminal is open, enter the following command:
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Press Enter to execute the command.
Display Turns Off
After entering the command, your Mac’s display will turn off, putting it into a sleep state.