# Proximity Lock

To lock your PC, you can: 

* use the [Proximity mechanism](#lock-your-pc-by-proximity) - blocking will occur when the Bluetooth signal level drops below a certain value 
* [Forcibly lock your PC](#forced-methods-to-lock-your-pc) even when you are near it 

### Lock your PC by proximity

You can read about the proximity mechanism and its limitations [here](https://key4.hideez.com/vault-settings/pc-locking-unlocking-methods-proximity-settings#configure-pc-lock-by-proximity). 

The step-by-step algorithm for configuring PC lock by proximity is described [here](https://key4.hideez.com/vault-settings/pc-locking-unlocking-methods-proximity-settings#configure-pc-lock-by-proximity). 

### Forced methods to lock your PC 

**Method 1**

Press the **Win + L** key combination on the keyboard. The PC will be locked.\
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**Method 2**

Unpair key in Windows Bluetooth devices.

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