Locking a Computer Screen

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) can lock a computer screen. When you lock a computer screen, no one can see the desktop or use the mouse and keyboard on that computer. By default, ARD displays a picture of a padlock on locked screens, but you can display a custom picture.

You can continue to work with computers using Remote Desktop (ARD) after you've locked their screens. However, the screen becomes unlocked if you use the Observe, Control, or Share commands.

1. Select a computer list.
2. Select one or more computers in the Remote Desktop window.
3. Choose Interact > Lock Screen.
4. Enter a message to be displayed on the locked screen, if desired.
5. Click Lock Screen.

   The screen goes black, except for the administrator's name and any message text.