LinuxCommandLibrary

i3lock

simple screen locker

TLDR

Lock screen

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

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.

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)

> TERMINAL_GEAR

Curated for the Linux community

Copied to clipboard

> TERMINAL_GEAR

Curated for the Linux community