Run M1 macbook with lid closed?

[FlyingTexan]

Is there a means to run a M1 macbook with the lid closed? Basically as a temp file server?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Connect a display to your Mac - Apple Support

Mac computers support one or more external displays, depending on the Mac model. Here's how to connect an external display.

support.apple.com

 

[FlyingTexan]

Would this work without any external displays or peripherals? This it to sometimes be used on a small network to feed multimedia to a few iPads.

 

[airlied]

usa an app called amphitamin

 

[appltech]

No, this wouldn't work without an external monitor, so, yes, use the Airlied's suggestion - Amphetamine app.