overview

vlock is a program to lock one or more sessions on the Linux console. This is especially useful for Linux machines which have multiple users with access to the console. One user may lock his or her session(s) while still allowing other users to use the system on other virtual consoles. If desired, the entire console may be locked and virtual console switching disabled.

original author

vlock's original author is Michael K. Johnson.

maintainer

The current maintainer of vlock is Frank Benkstein.

irc channel

If you have questions about vlock, please come to the IRC Channel at irc://irc.oftc.net/#vlock.

changes

ChangeLog.

source

vlock is available under the GPLv2. You can get the latest release from:

http://cthulhu.c3d2.de/~toidinamai/vlock/archive

Development of vlock takes place in a GIT repository at http://repo.or.cz/w/vlock.git.

To track releases, please have a look at the vlock project page on Freshmeat.

man page

Have a look at the vlock man pages.

screenshots

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Locking just the current virtual console or terminal:

This TTY is now locked.
Please press [ENTER] to unlock.

Locking all virtual consoles:

The entire console display is now completely locked.
You will not be able to switch to another virtual console.

Please press [ENTER] to unlock.