Keep Screen On Windows

Stop Windows from turning off the display. Use the in-browser wake lock, or change Power & sleep with the steps below.

Ready. Choose a duration and press Start.

Windows turns off the display and sleeps based on your power plan. You can adjust these timers or use a browser wake lock for a single task.

The tool above works in modern desktop browsers that support the Screen Wake Lock API.

Change Power & sleep on Windows

  1. 1

    Open Settings

    Go to Settings → System → Power & sleep.

  2. 2

    Adjust Screen

    Set when the screen turns off to a longer time or Never.

  3. 3

    Use the tool

    Or press Start above to hold a wake lock in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my screen keep turning off?

Your power plan turns off the display after inactivity.

Does the wake lock work on Windows browsers?

Yes in Chrome, Edge, and other Chromium browsers that support wake lock.

Does this prevent full sleep?

It keeps the display on; system sleep still follows your power plan.