how to put password on laptop

To put a password on a laptop running Windows (10 or 11), the general steps are:

1. Open the Start menu and go to Settings.
2. Select "Accounts."
3. Click on "Sign-in options."
4. Under the Password section, click "Add" if you don't have a password yet.
5. Enter your new password twice and optionally add a password hint.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to save the password.
7. The laptop will now require the password every time you sign in.

This process applies to both Windows 10 and Windows 11 with slight wording or UI differences but the overall steps are very similar.

If the laptop uses a different operating system or the user wants instructions for a different OS, please specify.