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Feature available only for Android devices in device owner mode that you add to your company-owned inventory. Learn more
As an administrator, you can protect your organization’s data by locking a company-owned Android device. You can also reset the device’s password.
Lock a device
If you lock a device, users must enter a password before they can use the device.
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Sign in to your Google Admin console.
Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
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In the Admin console, go to Menu DevicesMobile devices.
- Select the device and click Lock Device.
Reset a device password
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Sign in to your Google Admin console.
Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
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In the Admin console, go to Menu DevicesMobile devices.
- Select the device and click Reset Device Password.
- Enter and then confirm the new password.
Make sure the passwords match and that they meet your company's requirements. - Click Reset Password.