diff --git a/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts b/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts
index dcce14ac..fcf03f80 100644
--- a/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts
+++ b/packages/@core/preferences/src/config.ts
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ const defaultPreferences: Preferences = {
     fullscreen: true,
     globalSearch: true,
     languageToggle: true,
-    lockScreen: true,
+    lockScreen: false,
     notification: true,
     refresh: true,
     sidebarToggle: true,