> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://key3.hideez.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://key3.hideez.com/guide-for-hideez-key-bundle-with-bt-adapter/lock-pc.md).

# 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](/guide-for-hideez-key-bundle-with-bt-adapter/lock-pc.md#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](/guide-for-hideez-key-bundle-with-bt-adapter/vault-settings/configure-the-methods-of-locking-and-unlocking-the-pc-proximity-settings.md#options-for-unlocking-your-pc). 

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The step-by-step algorithm for configuring PC lock by proximity is described [here](/guide-for-hideez-key-bundle-with-bt-adapter/vault-settings/configure-the-methods-of-locking-and-unlocking-the-pc-proximity-settings.md#configure-pc-lock-by-proximity).&#x20;

### Forced methods to lock your PC&#x20;

#### Method 1

Click on the **Disconnect** vault button.

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Confirm disconnection by clicking **Yes**. Don't remove bonds (if you want only lock PC, not to unpair the Key). The PC will be locked.

#### Method 2

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