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[GH-ISSUE #1118] Barrier quits when MacBook Pro lid is closed #897

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opened 2026-05-05 07:15:13 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 7 comments

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2026-05-05 07:15:13 -06:00

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Originally created by @chrisrimple on GitHub (Apr 6, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1118

Describe the bug
Barrier (client) quits when MacBook Pro lid is closed

To Reproduce
Configuration:

Barrier 2.3.3
Mid 2015 MacBook Pro (server), running MacOS Mojave
2019 MacBook Pro (client), running MacOS Big Sur
Both configured to Open At Login (via Dock)

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Reboot 2019 MBP with lid open
Login (Barrier won't start until after Login)
Barrier starts in client mode, MacOS prompts to Allow connection
Close Barrier window (still running)
Close MBP lid

Expected behavior
Barrier quits on 2019 MBP. Expect it to continue running.

Additional context
Since I'm normally running both computers with lids closed and external monitors, this makes Barrier unusable in my configuration. FWIW, ShareMouse doesn't have this issue.

Originally created by @chrisrimple on GitHub (Apr 6, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1118 **Describe the bug** Barrier (client) quits when MacBook Pro lid is closed **To Reproduce** Configuration: - Barrier 2.3.3 - Mid 2015 MacBook Pro (server), running MacOS Mojave - 2019 MacBook Pro (client), running MacOS Big Sur - Both configured to Open At Login (via Dock) Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Reboot 2019 MBP with lid open 2. Login (Barrier won't start until after Login) 3. Barrier starts in client mode, MacOS prompts to Allow connection 4. Close Barrier window (still running) 5. Close MBP lid **Expected behavior** Barrier quits on 2019 MBP. Expect it to continue running. **Additional context** Since I'm normally running both computers with lids closed and external monitors, this makes Barrier unusable in my configuration. FWIW, ShareMouse doesn't have this issue.

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2026-05-05 07:15:15 -06:00

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@vincent-r-kennedy commented on GitHub (Apr 6, 2021):

I have not tried it with Barrier, but on paper Amphetamin‪e‬ should stop this.
It a (free) app to stop your mac from sleeping - I use it to stop my mac from sleeping when the lid is closed:

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12

@vincent-r-kennedy commented on GitHub (Apr 6, 2021): I have not tried it with Barrier, but on paper Amphetamin‪e‬ should stop this. It a (free) app to stop your mac from sleeping - I use it to stop my mac from sleeping when the lid is closed: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:15:16 -06:00

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@chrisrimple commented on GitHub (Apr 6, 2021):

I have not tried it with Barrier, but on paper Amphetamin‪e‬ should stop this.
It a (free) app to stop your mac from sleeping - I use it to stop my mac from sleeping when the lid is closed:

The Mac is not sleeping. Apple > System Preferences > Energy Settings (or Battery) > Power Adapter > Prevent Computer From Sleeping Automatically When Display Is Off is checked ON. Barrier seems to dislike the change from 3 screens (1 server, 2 client) to 2 screens (1 server, 1 client).

@chrisrimple commented on GitHub (Apr 6, 2021): > I have not tried it with Barrier, but on paper Amphetamin‪e‬ should stop this. > It a (free) app to stop your mac from sleeping - I use it to stop my mac from sleeping when the lid is closed: The Mac is not sleeping. Apple > System Preferences > Energy Settings (or Battery) > Power Adapter > Prevent Computer From Sleeping Automatically When Display Is Off is checked ON. Barrier seems to dislike the change from 3 screens (1 server, 2 client) to 2 screens (1 server, 1 client).

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:15:16 -06:00

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@rhaamo commented on GitHub (Apr 13, 2021):

Also having this issue, and it's related to having an external screen, I'm on AC and no sleep enabled.
(Barrier 2.3.3 on big sur as client too)

@rhaamo commented on GitHub (Apr 13, 2021): Also having this issue, and it's related to having an external screen, I'm on AC and no sleep enabled. (Barrier 2.3.3 on big sur as client too)

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:15:17 -06:00

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@chbdetta commented on GitHub (May 26, 2021):

Having the same issue when the lid is closed or when I connect/disconnect an external screen or when I change the arrangement of screens in the system display setting

@chbdetta commented on GitHub (May 26, 2021): Having the same issue when the lid is closed or when I connect/disconnect an external screen or when I change the arrangement of screens in the system display setting

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:15:19 -06:00

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@ddh commented on GitHub (Jul 31, 2021):

I was having this issue until I checked: Apple > System Preferences > Energy Settings (or Battery) > Power Adapter > Prevent Computer From Sleeping Automatically When Display Is Off

@ddh commented on GitHub (Jul 31, 2021): I was having this issue until I checked: `Apple > System Preferences > Energy Settings (or Battery) > Power Adapter > Prevent Computer From Sleeping Automatically When Display Is Off`

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:15:21 -06:00

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@ddh commented on GitHub (Aug 3, 2021):

I ran into this issue again but unchecking and rechecking Apple > System Preferences > Energy Settings (or Battery) > Power Adapter > Prevent Computer From Sleeping Automatically When Display Is Off has been a reliable workaround for me so far 🤞🏼

@ddh commented on GitHub (Aug 3, 2021): I ran into this issue again but _unchecking and rechecking_ `Apple > System Preferences > Energy Settings (or Battery) > Power Adapter > Prevent Computer From Sleeping Automatically When Display Is Off` has been a reliable workaround for me so far 🤞🏼

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:15:22 -06:00

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@alexmill commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2022):

I have not tried it with Barrier, but on paper Amphetamin‪e‬ should stop this. It a (free) app to stop your mac from sleeping - I use it to stop my mac from sleeping when the lid is closed:

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12

I have fixed this for myself using Amphetamine. There is an option to UNCHECK "Allow sleep when display is closed". Unchecking that option allows me to close the lid while barrier is running. I can continue to control the client (closed clamshell Macbook on external monitor) from server's mouse/keyboard.

@alexmill commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2022): > I have not tried it with Barrier, but on paper Amphetamin‪e‬ should stop this. It a (free) app to stop your mac from sleeping - I use it to stop my mac from sleeping when the lid is closed: > > https://apps.apple.com/au/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12 I have fixed this for myself using Amphetamine. There is an option to UNCHECK "Allow sleep when display is closed". Unchecking that option allows me to close the lid while barrier is running. I can continue to control the client (closed clamshell Macbook on external monitor) from server's mouse/keyboard.

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