Set up a lock screen on your Galaxy Book

Last Update date : Jun 05. 2021
Set up a lock screen on your Galaxy Book

If you are concerned with protecting sensitive or private documents on your Galaxy Book, set up a lock screen so only you can access your information. You can lock your Galaxy Book using a combination of passwords to prevent others from using it.

Note: Information provided applies to Galaxy Book sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for laptops sold in other countries.

Create a traditional password using letters, numbers, and symbols, so no one will be able to use your Galaxy Book without permission. Select the Start icon, and then select Settings. Select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. Select Password, and then select Add.

Create a regular password

Create your new password and password hint, and then select Next. Keep in mind that your password must be at least 8 characters long. Select Finish. Now you can lock the screen and sign in using your password.

Note: Once you have a lock screen set up, you can use the Samsung Flow app to unlock your Galaxy Book using your Galaxy phone.

If you are more of a visual person, you can create a picture password that is made out of a combination of circles, lines, and taps. This picture will pop up on your sign-in screen when you turn on your Galaxy Book. Select the Start icon, and then select Settings. Select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. Select Picture Password, and then select Add. Enter your password, and then select OK.

Make a picture password

Select Choose picture and navigate to the picture you would like to use. Select Open. Drag the picture to the desired position, and then select Use this picture. Or, select Choose a new picture if you change your mind. Once you’ve chosen a picture, draw directly on the touchscreen to create a combination of circles, straight lines, and taps that will act as your password. The size, position, and direction of your gestures will become part of your picture password. Repeat the three gestures, and then select Finish.

Number PINs are a fast, easy, and secure way to make sure no strangers get into your Galaxy Book. Select the Start icon, and then select Settings. Select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. Select Windows Hello PIN, and then select Add.

Use a PIN password

Enter your current password. Enter a new PIN, re-enter the PIN, and then select OK. Your Galaxy Book’s password will now change to the new PIN you just set up.

Your Galaxy Book 2, Galaxy Book S, Galaxy Book Pro, or Galaxy Book Pro 360 all include a fingerprint sensor, which can be used to sign into your account. This extra layer of security will ensure that only you can access your device. On the Galaxy Book 2, the fingerprint sensor is located on the back of the PC in the upper left-hand corner. On the Galaxy Book S, Galaxy Book Pro, and Galaxy Book Pro 360, it is located on the Power button.

Select the Start icon, and then select Settings. Select Accounts, and then select Sign-in options. Select Windows Hello Fingerprint, and then select Set up. Select Get Started, and then press your finger on the fingerprint sensor.

Create a fingerprint password

Follow the prompts to finish setting up your fingerprint. If prompted, create or enter your login information to finish the setup. Or, you can select Add another finger to use more than one fingerprint when signing in.

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