Why Turn Off Lock Screen Notifications?

Turning off lock screen notifications in Windows 11 helps keep your computer private and focused. Instead of seeing app alerts pop up on your lock screen, you'll just see your background and the time. This means sensitive information won't be visible to others when your computer is locked, and you won't be distracted by incoming messages.

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

Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard. The Settings app will open.
Go to Notifications: In the Settings window, click System on the left side. Then, on the right side, click Notifications.
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.
Find the Lock Screen Setting: Scroll down again until you see Show notifications on the lock screen. It's usually on by default.
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.

Windows 11 Settings showing how to show notifications on lock screen.

The easiest way to disable lock screen notifications in Windows 11 is through the Settings app. First, open Settings by pressing the Windows key and the 'I' key together. Then, go to 'System' on the left menu, and click 'Notifications' on the right side. Scroll down to find the main switch for notifications and adjust the settings to hide them from your lock screen.

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)

The Windows Registry Editor offers advanced control for disabling lock screen notifications. This tool lets you change system settings directly, achieving the same result as the Settings app. This method is best for users comfortable making changes in system files. Be very careful when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can cause issues.

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

To use the Registry Editor to disable lock screen notifications, first open it by pressing the Windows key and 'R', then typing 'regedit' and pressing Enter. Navigate to the specific folder for notification settings by looking on the left side of the Registry Editor window. The exact location you need to go to is HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings.

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.
Go to the Right Folder: In the Registry Editor, look at the left side. You need to go to this location:
🗝️Registry
```
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.
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.
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!

Be very careful when editing the Registry. 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)

If you need to disable lock screen notifications for all users on a computer, especially in a work or shared environment, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor. This method is available on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education versions, but not on Windows 11 Home. It allows you to set a system-wide rule for notifications.

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

Open Local Group Policy Editor: Press the Windows key + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Click Yes if a permission message appears.
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
Find the Specific Policy: In the right-hand section, find a policy called Turn off app notifications on the lock screen. Double-click it.
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.
To turn off lock screen notifications for everyone using Group Policy, start by opening the Local Group Policy Editor. Press the Windows key and 'R', type 'gpedit.msc', and press Enter. Then, on the left side of the editor, follow the path: Computer Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components System Logon. Look for the specific policy related to notifications in the right-hand section.
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.

Windows 11 Group Policy Editor for disabling lock screen notifications.

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

To make system-wide registry changes for disabling lock screen notifications, open the Registry Editor by pressing Windows key + R, typing 'regedit', and pressing Enter. Navigate to the correct folder, which is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System. If the 'System' folder doesn't exist under 'Windows', you'll need to create it by right-clicking on 'Windows', selecting 'New', then 'Key', and naming it 'System'.

Open Registry Editor: Press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Click Yes if a permission message appears.
Go to the Right Folder: Go to this location:
🗝️Registry
```
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.
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.
Close Registry Editor: Close the Registry Editor. You might need to restart your computer for these changes to apply to all user accounts.

Summary

You have several ways to control lock screen notifications in Windows 11. The simplest method is using the Settings app, which changes settings just for your account. For more advanced users or to apply changes to everyone, you can use the Registry Editor, which works on all Windows versions. If you have Windows 11 Pro or higher, the Local Group Policy Editor is also an option for system-wide control.

How to stop notifications from coming on the lock screen?

And style step two tap to select lock screen at the top of this screen if it isn't already selected. Step three scroll down this menu. And then tap to toggle off show notifications on the lock.