--- title: Lock it down - How to lock your computer quickly description: Learn how to quickly lock your computer using a simple keyboard shortcut to keep your files and emails secure while you're away from your desk. image: https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Lock%20your%20computer%20for%20security%20cartoon%20happy-1.jpeg --- [![logo](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/logo.png)](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Home](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Private Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/private-courses) - [Public Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/public-course-dates) - [Tips](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news) - [Contact us](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/contact) - [Home](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk) - [Private Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/private-courses) - [Public Course](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/public-course-dates) - [Tips](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news) - [Contact us](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/contact) [0800 044 3779](tel://08000443779) [Windows](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/tag/windows) # Lock it down - How to lock your computer quickly [Woodthorpe IT](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/tips-and-news/author/woodthorpe-it) 22 April, 2025 ![](https://woodthorpeitsolutions.co.uk/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Lock%20your%20computer%20for%20security%20cartoon%20happy-1.jpeg) Usually when most people leave their desk for a break or a meeting they would lock their computer so no one else can open files or read emails etc. The keyboard shortcut for this is as follow: Press the **Windows Key and L together** at the same time and your computer will now be locked! Usually the Windows key is near the space bar either to the left or the right and has a Windows logo on it. 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