Changing lid close action on GNU/Linux (systemd)

This note was created on 2020-04-22
This note was last edited on 2023-01-31

All changes will be performed in "/etc/systemd/logind.conf" configuration file.

1. Open configuration file in preferred editor:
   # nano /etc/systemd/logind.conf

2. Uncomment and change "HandleLidSwitch*" actions according your needs:
   - "HandleLidSwitch=poweroff" - shutdown when lid is closed.
   - "HandleLidSwitch=hibernate" - hibernate when lid is closed.
   - "HandleLidSwitch=ignore" - do nothing.
   - "HandleLidSwitch=suspend" - suspend when lid is closed.