Automatic lock

[circatee]

Is there an option on Mac OS, for it to lock itself after X minutes?
I have a screen saver set 10 minutes, then screen off after 20 minutes. However, post that, I would like the Mac to lock. Thanks

 

[circatee]

Someone on Reddit pointed me in the right direction: System Preferences/Security & Privacy. Under the General tab.

Note: upon checking, I had it set to an hour. I could have sworn I have been away for longer than that, and was not asked for the password. I will perform a test...

 

[bogdanw]

"Select “Require password… after sleep or screen saver begins”."
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlp2270/12.0/mac/12.0