Lock The Screen

Locks the screen of the current device, requring authentication for another user to sign in.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Lock%20The%20Screen
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Lock%20The%20Screen
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Lock The Screen” end tell

More From This Folder

Get network details

Gets the current Wi-Fi network details, including the current IP address, Network Name, BSSSID, Wi-Fi Standard, RX Rate, TX Rate, RSSI, Noise, Channel Number, and Hardware MAC Address.

Get Shortcut »

Screen saver

Starts the screen saver on your Mac. Choose from the Landscape, Cityscape, Underwater, Earth, or other options in System Settings and trigger it using this.

Get Shortcut »

More From The Library

Get battery level

Shows the current Battery Level on wireless devices, as well as the connected or charging status when plugged in. For always-on devices, shows a simple prompt.

Get Shortcut »

Set a shower timer

Starts playing your personalized Apple Music radio station, sets a timer for 10 minutes, and turns on the water lock with your Apple Watch face of choice.

Get Shortcut »


Get way deeper into Shortcuts – become a member.