How to Change the Lock Screen on Mac: 4 Ways

Are you having trouble changing your Mac’s lock screen?

Well, your Mac’s lock screen acts as a secure interface between your Mac and the outside world. And believe me, scrolling through the same picture every time you turn on your computer can become monotonous and boring.

Luckily for people like us, Mac computers are customizable machines that allow users to personalize the look and feel of their computer’s operating system.

Whether you want to change your desktop wallpaper or add some personalization to make your lock screen more fun, there are several different ways to change your lock screen on Mac.

Check out this blog to find out everything you need to know about the different ways you can personalize your Mac.

Here’s how to change the lock screen on Mac:

1. Steps of your image on the lock screen
2. Steps to change the message on the lock screen
3. Steps to Change Your Custom Icons
4. Steps to turn off the image on the lock screen

1. How to change the picture on the lock screen

If you are a student, employee, or 21st century person, it is obvious that you look at your laptop screen at least 5 times a day. So it’s better if it’s interesting, right?

You don’t want to look at something you don’t like 5 times a day, do you? Don’t worry; this blog will have your back. Here is a short guide for you to do something for you.

First of all, download some pictures from your browser that you like. Or an image that means something to you and is special on your laptop.

Make sure the image you upload is the correct size for your Mac and that the photo is compatible with your Mac’s resolution. Once this is done and sorted, do the following:

1. On your Mac screen, click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of the window.

2. On the next menu bar, select About This Mac.

3. In the window that appears, click Displays.

4. This will help you determine the screen resolution of your Mac.

5. Now open the preview to view the downloaded image.

6. Find “Tools”and click “Adjust Size”.

7. Then adjust the image pixels according to the screen resolution.

8. Click OK to continue.

9. Save the edited image as a PNG file and name it com.apple.desktop.admin.png.

10. Next, open the finder.

11. Select “Go To Folder”from the drop-down menu you’ll find at the top of the screen (the shortcut for this is Command + Shift + G)

12. In the pop-up window, enter “Library/caches”.

13. Click “Go”to continue.

14. Then drag the image you want to use as your new lock screen to the cache folder.

15. Click “Replace”when prompted (in this case you will not be prompted, change the name of your image to lockscreen.png. Go to the caches folder again, click on desktop images and open the folder there. Replace the image when prompted)

The next time you open your Mac, you will find that your lock screen has changed to your favorite picture!

2. How to change the message on the lock screen

Sometimes a simple image on the lock screen can’t be interesting or personal enough. Luckily, Apple has a solution for that as well, and this blog is here to explain that solution to you.

So here are the steps you can follow if you want to add a private message/quote or string to your lock screen:

1. Click the apple icon on the screen again.
2. This time select “System Preferences”from the drop-down menu.
3. In the folder shown next to you, click Security & Privacy.
4. Click on the lock icon in the lower left corner of the screen.
5. Enter your password to initiate any changes.
6. Check the box next to “Show a message when the screen is locked”.
7. Then select Set Block Message.
8. In the next field, enter whatever you want to see on the lock screen, witty, sarcastic, informative, your call!
9. Click OK

The next time you open your screen, you will be greeted with a private message!

3. How to change custom icons

Another elegant and fun feature to explore on your Mac and make your lock screen more interesting is changing custom icons. Here is how you can do it-

1. Open system settings by clicking the apple icon on the home screen.
2. Select Users and Groups from the options.
3. Hover your mouse pointer over the top of the current icon.
4. Click on edit
5. Feel free to select or click your image through the webcam button

You can also change the custom icons of other user accounts by clicking on the padlock icon and entering your password.

4. How to turn off the image on the lock screen

Let’s be honest and practical; not everyone wants their screen lit up with their favorite images and motivational quotes when their screen is locked.

Some people don’t like any kind of distraction, especially adults who work from home and don’t want kids fiddling with their laptops because it’s attractive when it’s locked.

Well, there is a solution for such people. You can turn off the lock screen image on your Mac. Here is how you can do it-

Apple desktop icon > System Preferences > Click Security & Privacy > Enter password > Click Turn Screen Lock Off.

Now that your computer is waking up again after you turned it off. You no longer have to worry about the lock screen, and you can directly do the things you used to do on your computer.

Conclusion

After all, if you wanted a new look for your lock screen, or you just didn’t like the way your computer took you to the home screen, now you’ve found the answers.

FAQ

How to resize an image for the Apple Lock screen?

Follow these steps to resize an image on your Mac to match your Mac’s dimensions to make it the perfect desktop background. Click on the Apple logo on the home screen > Select about this Mac > Display > Mac Display Dimensions. Find out your display dimensions and then follow these other instructions: right click on the image you want > Open With > Preview > Tools > Adjust Size > Enter Mac dimensions and save.

How to change screen lock time?

You can do it this way: Apple menu > System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver > Run after. Choose the time you want to pass on the default screen before the lock screen wallpaper appears.

How do I change my name on the lock screen?

To make this possible, you must rename your macOS and home folder. 1. To change the home folder – go to the user and rename2. To change the macOS name, select System Preferences > Users & Groups > click the lock icon > enter a new administrator name > Control + click the new name. Restart and find that the name on the lock screen has changed.

How to lock screen on my Mac to view the lock screen?

Here’s a quick and easy way to do it: Go to Apple Menu > Lock Screen. Or press Ctrl+CMD+Q.