How to Set a Lock Screen Message on a Mac

Click on the Apple menu., Click on System Preferences. , Click on Security & Privacy., Click on General. , Click on the padlock icon., Enter admin credentials., Click on the checkbox next to "Show a message when the screen is locked.", Click on Set...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

    It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
  2. Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

    , It's near the top of the Preferences window. ,, It's in the lower left of the dialog box. , Only an admin can make changes to security and privacy settings. , Make sure it's blue and displaying a checkmark. ,, Then click on Ok. , You've now set a lock screen message for your Mac.
  3. Step 3: Click on Security & Privacy.

  4. Step 4: Click on General.

  5. Step 5: Click on the padlock icon.

  6. Step 6: Enter admin credentials.

  7. Step 7: Click on the checkbox next to "Show a message when the screen is locked."

  8. Step 8: Click on Set Lock Message.

  9. Step 9: Type your desired message.

  10. Step 10: Click on the padlock icon.

Detailed Guide

It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.

, It's near the top of the Preferences window. ,, It's in the lower left of the dialog box. , Only an admin can make changes to security and privacy settings. , Make sure it's blue and displaying a checkmark. ,, Then click on Ok. , You've now set a lock screen message for your Mac.

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