Sleep mode helps save power by putting your PC into a low-power state after a period of inactivity. You can adjust how long Windows 11 waits before going to sleep by following the steps below.

Change Sleep Timeout from Settings

1. Open Settings
   • Press Windows Key + I
2. Access Power & Battery Settings
   • Click "System"
   • Select "Power & battery"
     
     
      
3. Adjust Screen and Sleep Timers
   • Expand Screen and sleep
   • Choose how long you want for:
     • Screen to turn off
     • PC to go to sleep

   • You can set different timeouts for:

     • On battery
     • When plugged in

     

Change Sleep Timeout Using Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel
   • Type Control Panel in Windows Search
   • Press Enter
2. Go to Power Options
   • Click Hardware and Sound
   • Select Power Options
3. Edit Plan Settings
   • Click Change plan settings next to your active power plan
   • Adjust Put the computer to sleep
   • Click Save changes