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/usr/bin/vlock

Linux keyboard tools

From kbd 2.10.0-r4 (os), captured 2026-11-05 by running vlock --help (exit 0). permalink

vlock: locks virtual consoles, saving your current session.
Usage: vlock [options]
       Where [options] are any of:
-c or --current: lock only this virtual console, allowing user to
       switch to other virtual consoles.
-a or --all: lock all virtual consoles by preventing other users
       from switching virtual consoles.
-v or --version: Print the version number of vlock and exit.
-h or --help: Print this help message and exit.
Options (4)
OptionDescriptionSource
-a, --allLock all console sessions and disable VC switching.man
-c, --currentLock the current session (this is the default).man
-h, --helpPrint a brief help message.man
-v, --versionPrint the version number of vlock.man

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