Set Password Requirements

For added security, you can set Parallels Desktop to require an administrator password to perform certain functions.

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click the Parallels icon in the menu bar and choose Configure.
   • If the Parallels Desktop menu bar is visible at the top of the screen, choose Actions > Configure.
2. Click Security.
3. Select one or more of the following to require a macOS administrator password to perform the selected action:
   • Change virtual machine state: A password is required to start, stop, suspend, pause, or shut down Windows.
   • Exit full screen mode: A password is required to exit full screen mode.
   • Manage snapshots: A password is required to create or delete a snapshot, or revert to a snapshot.
   • Change virtual machine configuration: A password is required to change the virtual machine configuration.