{"id":361736,"date":"2021-11-02T22:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T19:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/"},"modified":"2021-11-02T22:00:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T19:00:10","slug":"how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Put a Windows 11 PC to Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3da290814f8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3da290814f8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_the_Start_Menu\" >Use the Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_a_Dedicated_Sleep_Key_or_Button\" >Use a Dedicated Sleep Key or Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_the_Power_User_Menu\" >Use the Power User Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_the_Command_Prompt\" >Use the Command Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_the_Sign-in_or_CtrlAltDelete_Screen\" >Use the Sign-in or Ctrl+Alt+Delete Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-a-windows-11-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_a_Timer_in_Settings\" >Use a Timer in Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Put a Windows 11 PC to Sleep&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-761339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_moon_hero_1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_moon_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_moon_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re not using your Windows 11 PC for a while, it\u2019s good to put it to sleep to save power or battery life. Sleep is a special mode that lets you quickly resume where you left off without completely powering down. Here are several ways to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Use the Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-764019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_sleep_start_menu.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the Windows 11 Start menu, click the power button then select &quot;Sleep.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"326\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to put your PC to sleep is by using the Start menu. First, click the Start button in your taskbar. When the Start menu opens, click the power icon in the lower-right corner. In the small menu that pops up, choose \u201cSleep.\u201d Your PC will go to sleep im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Dedicated_Sleep_Key_or_Button\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Use a Dedicated Sleep Key or Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-764020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_sleep_key2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press the sleep key or button on your Winodws 11 device to put it to sleep.\" width=\"650\" height=\"362\" data-credittext=\"Benj Edwards\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Benj Edwards<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many Windows 11 PCs and tablets include a dedicated sleep button or a key on the keyboard that can initiate sleep mode. To use it, look for a button or key with a sleep-related icon, such as a crescent moon logo, the world \u201csleep,\u201d or several small \u201cZ\u201d letters. Press it, and your PC will go to sleep.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Power_User_Menu\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Use the Power User Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-764016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/power_user_sleep.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the Start button, select &quot;Shut Down or Sign Out&quot; then choose &quot;Sleep.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/742208\/how-to-access-windows-10s-hidden-power-user-menu\/\">power user menu in Windows 11 to put your computer to sleep. Right-click the Start button, and in the menu that appears, select \u201cShut Down or Sign Out,\u201d then \u201cSleep.\u201d Sleep will come instantly to your tired PC.<\/p>\n<p>You can also press Windows+X to open the menu rather than right-clicking the Start button.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Command_Prompt\"><\/span>Use the Command Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like many tasks, you can also initiate sleep from the command line in Windows 11. To do so, first open the Start menu and type \u201ccommand.\u201d Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select \u201cRun as Administrator.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-764017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_run_command_as_administrator.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Run the Commant Prompt as Administrator in the Start menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"336\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the Command Prompt opens, you\u2019ll need to run a command to disable hibernation mode (the first time you attempt to sleep from the Command Prompt) for the sleep command to work.<\/p>\n<p><code>powercfg -h off<\/code><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t run the\u00a0<code>powercfg -h off<\/code> command, the following command will put your PC into hibernate mode instead of sleep mode. But if you do run it\u2014and you only need to run it once\u2014any time you want to sleep from the command line, type this and hit enter:<\/p>\n<p><code>rundll32.exe powrprof.dll, SetSuspendState Sleep<\/code><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-764018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_sleep_command_line.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type commands to make your PC go to sleep.\" width=\"650\" height=\"234\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As soon as you hit Enter, your PC will fall asleep. Pretty cool!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Sign-in_or_CtrlAltDelete_Screen\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Use the Sign-in or Ctrl+Alt+Delete Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748862\/how-to-turn-off-a-windows-11-pc\/\">shut down and restart tasks, you can also initiate sleep mode from the sign-in screen or the Ctrl+Alt+Delete screen in Windows 11. To do so, click the power icon in the lower right corner of the screen and select \u201cSleep\u201d the menu that appears. Your PC will fall asleep instantly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Restart a Windows 11 PC<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Timer_in_Settings\"><\/span>Use a Timer in Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_put_device_to_sleep.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Using the drop-down menus, choose a time for when you want your Windows 11 PC to go to sleep.\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also make your Windows 11 PC automatically fall asleep <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/761344\/how-to-choose-when-your-windows-11-pc-goes-to-sleep\/\">after a certain period of time. To do so press Windows+i to open the Settings app, then select System &gt; Power &amp; Battery. In the \u201cScreen and Sleep\u201d section, click the drop-down menu beside \u201cOn battery power, put my device to sleep after\u201d or \u201cWhen plugged in, put my device to sleep after\u201d and select a time period, such as \u201c15 minutes.\u201d If your PC stays idle for the time period you set, it will enter sleep mode. 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