Screen lock when authenticator is removed

This section describes how to set the behavior when the authenticator used for PC logon is removed.

Operation Procedure

Select Authentication Service > Group Policy from the menu.

  1. Click the policy you want to configure from the group policy list.
    Group Policy
  2. Click the setting icon for “Screen lock when authenticator is removed” in the Software section of the Two-factor authentication settings to change the setting.
    Group Policy
  3. Click the “Update” button.
  4. Click “OK” on the confirmation message.

Set value

  • Disable
    Does not do anything when the authenticator is removed.
  • Enable
    Screen lock when the authenticator is removed.

This function is supported only when logging on directly to a PC and authenticating with a security key (USB connection).
Screen lock is not applied when authenticating with a smartphone or remote desktop.