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[Device Enrollment](https://support.senturo.com/knowledge-base/device-enrollment?hsLang=en) # Time Locked Access ## Schedule Device Locking for Enhanced Security and Control Time-Locked Access allows administrators to schedule specific timeframes during which devices are locked and unlocked, bolstering security and control over device usage. #### Setting Up Time-Locked Access Follow these steps to set up Time-Locked Access: ### 1. Access Security Policy Automations - On the Senturo dashboard, select the **"Security Policy Automation"** option. - Click the **"Add Automation"** button. ### 2. Choose the Time-Locked Access Rule - Choose an existing policy or create a new one. ### 3. Create a New Policy - If creating a new policy, name it and schedule the access times. - Select the days of the week (Monday through Sunday) and specify the desired timeframes. - Save your policy before moving on to the next step. #### Actions for Time-Locked Access After defining your Time-Locked Access policy, you can go to the actions page to specify actions to be taken during scheduled lock times. You can select multiple actions for comprehensive control. ### Available Actions - **Senturo Lock**: - Sets a custom password and lock screen message for devices during lock periods. - Includes contact information and personalizes the lock screen with images and messages. - **Broadcast to Device**: - Send broadcasts or choose from predefined templates to communicate important messages to users during lock periods. - **Send Custom Email**: - Notify assigned administrators via email during lock periods. - Customize email subjects and content, and save templates for future use. - **Set Missing Mode**: - Initiate comprehensive tracking by switching devices to missing mode during lock periods, ensuring real-time tracking. #### Conclusion Time-locked access in Senturo allows administrators to enhance device security and control by scheduling specific lock and unlock times.  ### FAQs **Q: Can I customize the lock screen message for different devices?** A: You cannot set different lock screens for devices within an automations, but you can create unlimited automations, so if devices have different requirements, please create another automation. **Q: How can I ensure that administrators are notified during lock periods?** A: Use the Send Custom Email action to notify assigned administrators. **Q: Is it possible to apply different Time-Locked Access policies to different groups of devices?** A: Yes, you can create and apply different policies and automations for various groups of devices based on your organizational needs.   - 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