# MacBook Close Lid Settings: Keep Your Mac Awake

> This article explains how to prevent your MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed. How to Keep Your MacBook On When Closed You'll need to change a few settings to stop your MacBook from going to sleep with the lid…

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/prevent-macbook-from-sleeping-when-lid-is-closed-5203069?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6849cb4eb86188fa3bd42798)
- **Published:** 2025-06-11
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #battery #apple #settings #closed #keep #awake #close
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