Require password after sleep or screen saver begins on Big Sur

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 10:09 PM

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ylj2541

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Posted on Jan 22, 2021 12:00 AM

If you're just not sure how to change that in system preferences, it's System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General

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ylj2541

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Jan 22, 2021 12:00 AM in response to Manoora

If you're just not sure how to change that in system preferences, it's System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General

Manoora Author

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Jan 22, 2021 1:45 PM in response to ylj2541

Thank you for your input. However I have used this solution until I am blue in the face without result. I have an iMac that sits beside my MacBook and has the same settings but it behaves as it should and does not require the password. Hence my post to the community. Any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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