How to Disable Screensaver and Sleep Password Prompts on Bazzite

If you are using Bazzite on a computer that never leaves the house, there's no real need to have a password prompt whenever you turn it on or when it wakes from sleep or the screen saver. Especially if you are using it as a media center. Having to enter passwords all the time is super annoying so follow along as we show you how to quickly and easily disable passwords on Bazzite afte Screensaver and Sleep.

What's the Deal with Screen Lock Behavior?

The screen lock and password prompt are security features designed to protect your computer from unauthorized access when you step away. On Bazzite, this feature is usually managed by the screensaver settings in your desktop environment. Disabling it reduces security but can increase convenience if you are the only person using your computer or if you are in a secure location. It works in a very similar way it does on Windows and can also be disabled.

Since most users will be on GNOME, and/or using KDE Plasma. Each environment handles the screen lock slightly differently, so it is important to follow the instructions specific to your system.

Checking Your Desktop Environment

If you don't remember what you are using, either GNOME or KDE Plasma, you can check your current desktop environment using the terminal. Run:

The output will indicate which desktop environment is active. Use the appropriate instructions from this guide based on that information.

Disabling Password Prompt in GNOME

If you are using GNOME on Bazzite, there are two ways to disable the password requirement after the screensaver through the settings application or using the terminal.

Using Settings

• Open the Settings application from the application menu.
• Go down to the Security & Privacy section.
• Select Screen Locking
• Turn off Automatic Screen Lock. This prevents the system from automatically locking after a period of inactivity.
• Adjust the Lock Screen to Never and untick the lock after waking from sleep option.

These steps are simple and do not require using the terminal, making them suitable for most users.

Using Terminal

For users who prefer terminal commands or want a more reliable method, GNOME allows configuration through gsettings. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

The first command disables the screensaver lock. The second command prevents GNOME from locking the screen even if another process tries to enforce it. After running these commands, you should be able to resume your session without entering a password.

Disabling Password Prompt in KDE Plasma

If your Bazzite installation uses KDE Plasma, the process is slightly different and is managed through System Settings, which makes life quite easy.

• Open System Settings from the application menu.
• Go to Workspace Behavior.
• Select Screen Locking.
• Disable Lock Screen Automatically. This stops automatic locking after a period of inactivity.
• Disable Lock After Waking From Sleep. This prevents the system from requiring a password after resuming from suspend or sleep.
• Uncheck Require Password. This ensures that unlocking the system does not require authentication.

These changes take effect immediately and will allow you to use your computer without entering your password after the screensaver.