How can I get OS X to challenge me for password after sleep?

Question

I'm running version 10.6.8. Where do I go to enable password challenge after sleep?

bmike · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-21 16:10:05Z

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Go to System Preferences > Security and check "Require password"

There are several selectable time delays if immediate locking isn't what you prefer.

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edited Jul 21 '11 at 16:10

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answered Jul 21 '11 at 14:59

René
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