How to turn on or off Notifications for Reminders and VoIP calls on Lock Screen in Windows 11

Lock screen notifications for reminders and VoIP calls in Windows 11 show alerts from apps like Skype or Teams right on your sign-in screen before you unlock your computer. Turning this feature on or off lets you control what private information pops up when you walk away from your PC.

You can manage these settings easily through the Windows 11 Settings app ⚙️ to keep your display clean and make sure nobody else sees your personal messages or incoming calls.

Option 1Using Settings

The Settings ⚙️ app controls reminders and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls on the Windows 11 lock screen. The Settings ⚙️ app provides a quick way to control these alerts without touching system files.

1. Open Settings. You can do this by pressing the Win+I on your keyboard.
2. Click on System in the left-hand menu.
3. Then, click on Notifications on the right side.
4. Under the “Notifications” section, click on Notifications to expand it.
5. Find the option that says “Show reminders and incoming VoIP calls on the lock screen”. Check the box to turn it on, or uncheck it to turn it off.

Closing the Settings ⚙️ window completes the process.

Option 2Using the Registry Editor (Advanced)

Registry Editor handles adjustments for reminders and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls when preferred over standard menus. Precision matters here because incorrect registry changes cause system instability.

To Turn On Reminders and VoIP Calls on the Lock Screen:

This configuration acts as the default behavior.

1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter. Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications
4. Right-click on the Notifications key.
5. Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
6. Name the new value NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_CRITICAL_TOASTS_ABOVE_LOCK
7. Double-click the new value.
8. Make sure the Value data is set to 1.
9. Click OK.

To Turn Off Reminders and VoIP Calls on the Lock Screen:

1. Follow steps 1-6 above to create or find the NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_CRITICAL_TOASTS_ABOVE_LOCK value.
2. Double-click the NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_CRITICAL_TOASTS_ABOVE_LOCK value.
3. Set the Value data to 0.
4. Click OK.

Configuration finishes here.

Summary

Deciding whether to show reminders and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls on the Windows 11 lock screen remains a personal preference. Keeping these alerts active highlights important updates, while hiding them maintains a cleaner privacy profile.

Enabling lock screen notifications forces reminders and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls to appear on the Windows 11 lock screen. Disabling the feature hides them from the lock screen, though the PC still displays the notifications after unlocking.