This post shows students and new users steps to find and lock a lost Windows device when using Windows 11. One can use Find my device in Windows to locate a missing or stolen Windows device.
The same Find my device feature can be used to locate and lock a Windows device. Whether the device is stolen or missing, it is a great feature to have in Windows. Find my device works only if you sign in to your device with a Microsoft account and, that you’re an administrator on it.
It also requires that Windows location services is turned on for the device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps.
The steps below will show you how to use Windows Find my device feature to location and remotely lock your device. When you lock the device, Window will log out any active users and disable sign in for local standard users.
Administrators with permissions will still have access, but unauthorized access will be blocked.
How to locate and lock a Windows device remotely on Windows 11
As mentioned above, one can use Find my device in Windows to locate a missing or stolen Windows device.
When the device is located, it can be locked remotely using Find my device feature in Windows 11. Once the device is locked, Window will log out any active users and disable sign in for local standard users.
Administrators with permissions will still have access, but unauthorized access will be blocked.
To lock your Windows device remotely, make sure to read the posts below:
After reading the post above, you should have Find my device enabled in Windows 11. You should also have a good understanding of how Find my device works and how to use it.
Now, using also identical steps as locating a missing device, use the steps below to lock the device.
- When you find your device on the map, select Lock > Next.
- Once your device is locked, you can reset your password for added security. For more info about passwords, see Change or reset your Windows password.
You’ll be allowed to type in a message that should appear on the locked screen when you lock a device. An email will also be sent to your Microsoft account email confirming that you’ve locked a Windows device.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to remotely lock a missing or stolen Windows device in Windows 11. If you find any error above or have something to add, please use the comment form below.
