How to disable entirely the GNOME lock screen?

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I've already followed the method to deactivate automatic screen lock as explained in this article. However, when the screen turns off and I shake the mouse or press a key to wake it up, I'm still greeted with the lock screen (pictured below).

How can I disable entirely the Gnome lock screen, so that when I wake up the screen, it shows my desktop/apps and not this useless lock screen?

Please note that, unlike this question, I still want the screen to turn off after a period of inactivity, but I don't want the lock screen to show up when I wake the screen up.

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 02 '19 at 13:15

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Please try gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen true. It works on Arch, should work on Ubuntu. If you prefer GUI: dconf-editor > org > gnome > desktop > lockdown > …etc

answered Sep 02 '19 at 13:15

Tomasz Gąsior

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Thanks for the feedback! I believe this is the same parameter as going into `Settings > Privacy > Screen Lock`. It doesn't work. – Pierre Sep 03 '19 at 02:14
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Did you try it or you "belive" only? Lockdowns are intented to be used in enterprise solutions so they are not visible in GUI. – Tomasz Gąsior Sep 03 '19 at 06:53
Did /you/ try it? The purpose of "disable-lock-screen" is to "Prevent the user to lock his screen" [Description as shown in dconf-editor]. It removes the lock button from the top-right menu. It doesn't do what the OP asked, I tried... – gobenji Oct 02 '19 at 05:52
This parameter is a key factor in lock screen. It also works with false, if you have problems enabling the lock mechanism (like me). – hoo2 Mar 06 '20 at 23:59

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 03 '19 at 02:15

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The only way I found is to use a Gnome extension called Disable Screen Shield.

answered Sep 03 '19 at 02:15

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How to disable entirely the GNOME lock screen?

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