How to keep a MacBook awake with the lid closed

Closing the lid of a MacBook by default triggers sleep mode to conserve battery power and, when plugged in, cut down on power consumption for faster charging. However, sometimes you want to make sure your MacBook’s display stays on after you close it.

For instance, if you are downloading big files, performing Time Machine backup, rendering a video file, using the MacBook as an external monitor, and in other similar situations, you may want to keep your Mac awake with the lid closed. In this guide, we will walk you through how to keep your Mac awake with the lid closed.