Sleep timeout computer when on AC

The amount of time in seconds the computer on AC power needs to be inactive before it goes to sleep. A value of 0 means never.

• Type: dconf

• Key: /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/power/sleep-inactive-ac-timeout

• Default: 0

Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.

Supported on Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, 25.04, 25.10.

Metadata

Element	Value
Location	Computer Policies -> Ubuntu -> Client management -> Power Management -> Sleep timeout computer when on AC
Registry Key	Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\settings-daemon\plugins\power\sleep-inactive-ac-timeout
Element type	decimal
Class:	Machine