# physlock > Lock all consoles and virtual terminals. > More information: . - Lock every console (require current user or root to unlock): `physlock` - Mute kernel messages on console while locked: `physlock -m` - Disable SysRq mechanism while locked: `physlock -s` - Display a message before the password prompt: `physlock -p "{{Locked!}}"` - Fork and detach physlock (useful for suspend or hibernate scripts): `physlock -d`