How to enable Screen Lock policy in Chromebook devices

Problem

You want to enable the lock screen when returning from sleep policy in a Chromebook device.

Environment

  • ChromeOS

Solution

  1. Log in to the Admin console.
  2. Navigate to Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users & browsers.
  3. Under Idle settings set Lock screen on sleep or lid close to Lock screen.
    • This setting is different from Smart Lock which is about unlocking a device with an android phone.

Cause

Smart Lock policy is disabled.