Manage Lock Screen Notifications in Ubuntu Linux
Lock screen notifications on Ubuntu Linux display app alerts while your system is locked, which lets anyone walking past your desk read your private messages and email previews. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and newer versions turn these alerts on by default.
Hide notifications from specific apps or turn them off completely to keep your personal data private.
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 are controlled through the Settings app, where you can choose which apps are allowed to show alerts when your computer is locked. Turning these off keeps private messages away from prying eyes while you are away from your desk, and you can change this setting at any time in just a few clicks.
The steps below show how to turn notifications on or off.
Ubuntu Linux puts most system configurations in a single panel. This hub lets users manage user accounts, apply software updates, and tweak display settings.
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 the 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.
Close the Settings app when you finish.
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.
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