V3 · v0.1.1

Lock Password Next

Lock Password Next protects your browser with a password: instant lock via hotkey, configurable failed-attempt actions, and local settings with no data sent to a server.

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Lock Password Next

Password-lock your browser in a second

Features

What you get in practice — not just a checklist.

Password-protect the browser session

Lock Chrome with a password from the popup, on startup, or instantly via hotkey. A full-page overlay blocks tab content until you unlock.

PBKDF2 password hashing

The password is stored as a PBKDF2-SHA-256 hash via the Web Crypto API — never in plain text. Verification happens locally on your device.

Hotkey lock

Press Ctrl+Shift+L (⌘+Shift+L on Mac) to lock every tab at once when you step away from the desk.

Auto-lock and startup lock

Optionally lock when the browser starts, or after N minutes unlocked. Tune the timing in options to match how you work.

Failed-attempt actions

Limit unlock tries and choose what happens next: open Incognito or clear browsing history. An optional hint can help you recover without weakening the hash.

Local settings and themes

Preferences stay in chrome.storage.local. Switch light, dark, or system theme for the lock UI and options pages.

Privacy

Settings are stored locally. Details are on the Privacy Policy page.

Permissions

storage

FAQ

Common questions about Lock Password.

Is this the same as locking my computer?

No. Lock Password Next is a browser session lock. A determined person with physical access could still disable extensions or open another profile. Use it as a quick desk lock, not OS-level security.

Is my password uploaded anywhere?

No. Only a PBKDF2 hash is stored locally. The plain password is never saved or sent to a server.

What is the default lock hotkey?

Ctrl+Shift+L on Windows/Linux and ⌘+Shift+L on Mac. You can confirm or change shortcuts in Chrome’s extension keyboard shortcut settings.

What happens after too many failed unlocks?

You can configure a maximum attempt count and an action such as opening Incognito or clearing browsing history. Set this up before you need it.

Can I add a password hint?

Yes. An optional hint is shown on the lock screen to jog your memory. Avoid hints that give away the password itself.

Blog

Guides and tips for getting more out of Lock Password.

May 8, 2026

When a browser lock is enough — and when it is not

Use Lock Password Next for quick away-from-desk protection, and keep OS lock for real device security.

A browser overlay stops casual shoulder-surfing and keeps open tabs out of view when you grab coffee. It does not replace locking the operating system or using disk encryption.

Pair startup lock with a short auto-lock timer if you often leave Chrome unlocked on a shared machine. Treat failed-attempt actions as a last resort, not a substitute for a strong password.

Jun 22, 2026

Set up lock-on-hotkey in under a minute

Create a password once, test Ctrl/⌘+Shift+L, then enable startup lock if you want protection every launch.

Open the popup, set your password, and lock once to confirm the overlay appears on all tabs. Then press the hotkey from a normal page to verify muscle memory.

In options, enable lock on startup if the browser should never open unlocked. Add a hint only if you tend to forget rarely used passwords.