Manage Lock Screen Notifications in Ubuntu Linux
Managing lock screen notifications in Ubuntu Linux controls which app alerts appear when your computer is locked.
These alerts can show sensitive details from emails or messages, which you might not want anyone seeing when your computer is unattended.
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and other versions, show these notifications by default.
You can easily change these settings to hide notifications from specific apps or turn them off entirely to protect your privacy or cut down on distractions.
Manage lock screen notifications by opening Settings, then clicking Notifications. Toggle the “Lock Screen Notifications” switch on or off. Alternatively, navigate to Privacy, then Screen, and toggle “Show Notifications on the Lock Screen.
How to turn on or off lock screen notifications in Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu lock screen notifications can be managed through System Settings, allowing you to pick which apps show alerts when your computer is locked. This helps you control distractions and keep your private information safe from view while your screen is locked.
The steps below show how to turn notifications on or off.
Most Ubuntu Linux settings are centralized in one place. From the System Settings panel, you can manage system configurations, create new users, and update software.
To open System Settings, navigate to the Activities overview (where you can search for applications) and start typing Settings.
Alternatively, click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar.
From the System menu, select Settings (it’s highlighted below).
In the Settings app, click Notifications in the sidebar to open the panel.
There, switch Lock Screen Notifications off to prevent notifications from displaying on the lock screen.
To enable them, switch the Lock Screen Notifications button to On.
Alternatively, show or hide notifications on the lock screen by navigating through the System menu to Settings, then Privacy, and then Screen. Here, toggle the switch for the ‘Show Notifications on the Lock Screen‘ tile to Off or On.
That should do it! You can now close the Settings app.
Conclusion:
- Managing lock screen notifications in Ubuntu Linux can help improve privacy and security.
- Controlling the display of notifications on the lock screen can be easily toggled through the System Settings panel.
- Customizing lock screen notification settings adds a layer of control over displayed information, whether for personal or professional use.
How to stop notifications from coming up on a locked screen?
To stop notifications from appearing on a locked screen: First, tap ‘Lock Screen’ at the top of the screen if it’s not already selected. Then, scroll down the menu and tap to toggle off ‘Show Notifications on the Lock Screen’.
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