How to Disable Lock Screen Notifications in Windows 11

Option 3Turn Off Notifications for Everyone Using Group Policy (Windows Pro/Enterprise/Education)

Local Group Policy Editor (a tool for managing advanced system-wide rules) lets you disable lock screen notifications for every user account on a shared computer. This method is built into Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions to help system administrators enforce privacy settings across multiple profiles.

How Group Policy Works

Group Policy is a tool that allows administrators to control how Windows behaves. It lets you set rules that apply to everyone on the computer, potentially overriding individual user preferences set in the Settings ⚙️ app.

Steps to Turn Off for Everyone

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor: Press the Win+R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Click Yes if a permission message appears.
2. Find the Setting: In the Group Policy Editor, look at the left side and follow this path:
   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > System > Logon
3. Find the Specific Policy: In the right-hand section, find a policy called Turn off app notifications on the lock screen. Double-click it.
4. Set the Policy:
   

   • To Turn Off Notifications for Everyone: Choose the Enabled option. This might seem strange, but enabling this policy actually turns off the notifications. Click Apply, then OK.
   • To Allow Notifications for Everyone (Default): Choose the Not Configured option. This lets each person choose their own notification settings in the Settings ⚙️ app. Click Apply, then OK.

   
   

   Turning off lock screen notifications for all users involves opening the Local Group Policy Editor and navigating to Computer Configuration › Administrative Templates › Windows Components › System › Logon This policy path applies the privacy rule globally across every user profile on your Windows 11 machine.

5. Close Group Policy Editor: You can close the window. These changes usually take effect after you restart your 🔄 computer or after Windows updates the policy in the background.

Important Note:

If your version of Windows doesn’t have gpedit.msc, you’ll need to use the Registry method (Option 2 or 4), which works on all Windows versions.

Option 4Registry Method for All Users (Works on Windows Home)

If you don't have the Group Policy Editor (meaning you probably have Windows 11 Home), you can make the same setting change for everyone using the Registry Editor. Remember to be careful.

Steps for System-Wide Registry Changes

1. Open Registry Editor: Press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Click Yes if a permission message appears.
2. Go to the Right Folder: Go to this location:
   

   🗝️Registry

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   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System

   
   If the System folder isn't there under Windows, right-click on the Windows folder, choose New, then Key, and name it System.
3. Create or Change the Setting: In the right-hand side of the System folder, look for something called DisableLockScreenAppNotifications.

   • To Turn Off Notifications for Everyone: Right-click in the empty space, choose New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it exactly DisableLockScreenAppNotifications. Double-click this new value. Set its Value data to 1 and click OK.
   • To Turn On Notifications for Everyone (Default): If the value already exists, double-click it and set its Value data to 0 and click OK. If it doesn't exist and you want to turn them on, you can delete the DisableLockScreenAppNotifications value if it's set to 1, or make sure it's set to 0. If the value isn't there, it means the setting isn't configured, and individual settings will work.
4. Close Registry Editor: Close the Registry Editor. You might need to restart your computer for these changes to apply to all user accounts.

Summary

Controlling lock screen notifications in Windows 11 can be done through the Settings app for your own account, the Registry Editor for advanced tweaks, or the Local Group Policy Editor for shared computers. Each method achieves the same privacy result depending on your Windows edition and user permissions.

Lock screen notifications in Windows 11 are pop-up alerts like emails and chat messages that show up on your sign-in screen before you enter your password. Turning them off hides your private details from anyone walking past your PC and gives you a clean view of just the time and your background picture.

You can turn off these alerts through the main Settings app in Windows 11 version 23H2 and newer. Stopping these pop-ups also helps keep your screen quiet while you step away from your desk.

Why Turn Off Lock Screen Notifications?

Turning off lock screen notifications in Windows 11 keeps your personal data private by hiding message previews, email alerts, and app pop-ups from anyone who looks at your monitor. This feature also stops visual distractions so you can stay focused when you step away from your desk and return to your locked computer.

• Focus Better: See only your background and the time, not messages or updates.
• Keep Things Private: Stop sensitive info from showing on your lock screen, especially if others might see it.
• Save a Little Battery: Constant notifications use a small amount of extra power.
• Enjoy a Simpler Look: A clean lock screen is often more pleasant.

Option 1Turn Off Notifications for Your Account Using Settings

This is the easiest way to manage lock screen notifications, and it only affects your account. You don't need special permission.

Steps

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard. The Settings app will open.
2. Go to Notifications: In the Settings window, click System on the left side. Then, on the right side, click Notifications.
3. See More Notification Options: At the top, you'll see a main Notifications switch. Scroll down a bit. Click on the word Notifications or the small arrow next to it to see more choices.
4. Find the Lock Screen Setting: Scroll down again until you see Show notifications on the lock screen. It's usually on by default.
5. Turn It Off: Click the switch next to Show notifications on the lock screen. It will move to the left and probably turn grey or a lighter color.

To disable lock screen notifications using the Settings app, open your system settings and go to the notifications menu. From there, you can turn off app alerts and message previews so they no longer appear on your locked monitor without needing any advanced tools or system changes.

Quick Tip:

You can re-enable lock screen notifications by returning to the same settings and turning the notification switch back on. This simple action restores alerts on your Windows 11 lock screen, ensuring you don't miss important updates.

Option 2Using the Registry Editor (For Experienced Users)

Registry Editor (a tool used to view and change low-level Windows settings) lets you disable lock screen notifications by modifying system keys directly. This method works well if the standard settings app fails or if you prefer managing your Windows configuration through system files.

Why Use the Registry?

Sometimes, the Settings app might not be available, or you might prefer to change settings directly. This method can also be useful for automating changes.

How to Use Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Type regedit and press Enter or click OK. You might see a message asking for permission; click Yes.
2. Go to the Right Folder: In the Registry Editor, look at the left side. You need to go to this location:
   

   🗝️Registry

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   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings

   
   You can also copy and paste this path into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor and press Enter.
3. Find or Create the Setting: In the right-hand side of the window, look for something called LockScreenToastEnabled.

   • To Turn Off Notifications: If you find LockScreenToastEnabled, double-click it. In the box that appears, type 0 in the Value data field and click OK. If you don't find LockScreenToastEnabled, right-click in the empty space on the right side, choose New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it exactly LockScreenToastEnabled. Then, double-click the new LockScreenToastEnabled value, set its Value data to 0, and click OK.
   • To Turn On Notifications (Go Back): To turn them back on, find or create LockScreenToastEnabled again, but set its Value data to 1 and click OK.
4. Close Registry Editor: You can now close the Registry Editor. The changes should work right away, but sometimes you might need to restart your computer for them to fully apply.

Warning!

Double-check all the paths and names. If you're not sure, it's safer to use the Settings app method.

Option 3Turn Off Notifications for Everyone Using Group Policy (Windows Pro/Enterprise/Education)

Local Group Policy Editor (a tool for managing advanced system-wide rules) lets you disable lock screen notifications for every user account on a shared computer. This method is built into Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions to help system administrators enforce privacy settings across multiple profiles.

How Group Policy Works

Group Policy is a tool that allows administrators to control how Windows behaves. It lets you set rules that apply to everyone on the computer, potentially overriding individual user preferences set in the Settings app.

Steps to Turn Off for Everyone

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor: Press the Windows key + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Click Yes if a permission message appears.
2. Find the Setting: In the Group Policy Editor, look at the left side and follow this path:
   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > System > Logon
3. Find the Specific Policy: In the right-hand section, find a policy called Turn off app notifications on the lock screen. Double-click it.
4. Set the Policy:
   

   • To Turn Off Notifications for Everyone: Choose the Enabled option. This might seem strange, but enabling this policy actually turns off the notifications. Click Apply, then OK.
   • To Allow Notifications for Everyone (Default): Choose the Not Configured option. This lets each person choose their own notification settings in the Settings app. Click Apply, then OK.

   
   

   Turning off lock screen notifications for all users involves opening the Local Group Policy Editor and navigating to Computer Configuration › Administrative Templates › Windows Components › System › Logon This policy path applies the privacy rule globally across every user profile on your Windows 11 machine.

5. Close Group Policy Editor: You can close the window. These changes usually take effect after you restart your computer or after Windows updates the policy in the background.

Important Note:

Option 4Registry Method for All Users (Works on Windows Home)

If you don't have the Group Policy Editor (meaning you probably have Windows 11 Home), you can make the same setting change for everyone using the Registry Editor. Remember to be careful.

Steps for System-Wide Registry Changes

1. Open Registry Editor: Press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Click Yes if a permission message appears.
2. Go to the Right Folder: Go to this location:
   

   🗝️Registry

   Copy

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System

   
   If the System folder isn't there under Windows, right-click on the Windows folder, choose New, then Key, and name it System.
3. Create or Change the Setting: In the right-hand side of the System folder, look for something called DisableLockScreenAppNotifications.

   • To Turn Off Notifications for Everyone: Right-click in the empty space, choose New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it exactly DisableLockScreenAppNotifications. Double-click this new value. Set its Value data to 1 and click OK.
   • To Turn On Notifications for Everyone (Default): If the value already exists, double-click it and set its Value data to 0 and click OK. If it doesn't exist and you want to turn them on, you can delete the DisableLockScreenAppNotifications value if it's set to 1, or make sure it's set to 0. If the value isn't there, it means the setting isn't configured, and individual settings will work.
4. Close Registry Editor: Close the Registry Editor. You might need to restart your computer for these changes to apply to all user accounts.

Summary

Controlling lock screen notifications in Windows 11 can be done through the Settings app for your own account, the Registry Editor for advanced tweaks, or the Local Group Policy Editor for shared computers. Each method achieves the same privacy result depending on your Windows edition and user permissions.