Sign out or turn off your Chromebook

When you’re done using your Chromebook, you can sign out, put it to sleep, or turn it off.

Sign out

To let someone else use your Chromebook, or to switch accounts:

To save battery power while your Chromebook is on, you can put it to sleep by closing the lid.
If your Chromebook converts into a tablet, press the power button.

Important: If you use your Chromebook at work or school, you might not be able to change your sleep settings. Contact your administrator for more help.

To have your Chromebook stay awake when you aren’t using it:

At the bottom right, select the time.
Select Settings .
On the left, select System preferences.
Select Power.
Next to "While inactive and plugged in" and "While inactive and on battery," select Keep display on.

To keep your Chromebook awake when the lid is closed:

To turn off your Chromebook completely, try one of these options:

At the bottom right, select the time. Select Power .
- From the menu that opens, select Shut down.
Press and hold the Power key for 3 seconds.
Press and hold the Power button until you find a menu to Power off or Sign out.

If you have different accounts on the same Chromebook, you can switch profiles.

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