====== Ubuntu Desktop - Auto power off when laptop lid is closed ======

There’s only “Suspend” and “Do nothing” options for laptop close actions.  

To have Ubuntu shutdown when the laptop lid is closed, edit the logind.conf file:

<code bash>
sudo vi /etc/systemd/logind.conf
</code>

Uncomment the line **#HandleLidSwitch=suspend** and change it to **HandleLidSwitch=poweroff**.

<WRAP tip>
You can also change the value to **HandleLidSwitch=hibernate** to hibernate Ubuntu when lid is closed.
</WRAP>

Restart the machine or issue the following command to apply the change:

<code bash>
sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind.service
</code>