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i3lock

TLDR

Lock screen

$ i3lock
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Lock with color
$ i3lock -c [000000]
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Lock with image
$ i3lock -i [image.png]
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Tiled image
$ i3lock -t -i [image.png]
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No unlock indicator
$ i3lock -u
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Show failed attempts
$ i3lock -f
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SYNOPSIS

i3lock [options]

DESCRIPTION

i3lock is a simple screen locker. It displays a blank screen or image and requires password to unlock.
The locker integrates with i3 window manager but works with any X11 session. It provides security with minimal interface.
i3lock locks the X11 screen.

PARAMETERS

-c COLOR

Background color (hex).
-i IMAGE
Background image (PNG).
-t
Tile image.
-u
No unlock indicator.
-f
Show failed attempts.
-n
Don't fork.
-e
Ignore empty password.
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

X11 only. PNG images only. i3lock-color adds more features.

HISTORY

i3lock was created as the screen locker for the i3 window manager, focusing on simplicity and security.

SEE ALSO

i3(1), swaylock(1), xlock(1)

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