How Do I Change the Lock Screen Time on Windows 11?

You can adjust the lock screen timeout on Windows 11 by modifying the screen and sleep settings.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Power & Battery (or System > Power & Sleep): In the Settings app, click on "System" and then "Power & Battery" (or, depending on your Windows 11 version, just "Power & Sleep" directly).
3. Find Screen and Sleep Settings: Look for the "Screen and sleep" section. You will usually see two dropdown menus: "On battery power, turn off my screen after" and "When plugged in, turn off my screen after".
4. Adjust the Screen Timeout: Use the dropdown menus to select the desired timeout duration for when your screen turns off while on battery or plugged in. Options typically range from a few minutes to "Never". Note: This setting controls when the screen turns off, which then eventually leads to the lock screen appearing if required by your system's security settings.

Explanation:

The settings you adjust in the "Screen and sleep" section control how long your computer waits before turning off the display. If a screen timeout is set, and the system is idle for that duration, the screen will turn off, and depending on your security configuration, the lock screen may appear. There is no single, direct "Lock Screen Timeout" setting, rather, the screen timeout setting is typically what users are referring to when wanting to change how long before the lock screen appears.