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# Hiding the Remaining Time

> Add mystery to your lock session by hiding the countdown timer from view

The Chastity Lockbox includes a "Hide Display Time" feature that conceals how much time remains in your session. This adds an element of uncertainty and anticipation to your experience.

## What "Hide Display Time" Does

When you enable "Hide Display Time," the remaining lock time becomes hidden across all locations:

* **Dashboard Homepage** — Your main dashboard won't show the remaining time
* **Lockbox Homepage** — The lockbox-specific page hides the countdown
* **Lockbox Activity Table** — The activity log omits remaining time
* **Public Voting Table** — Voters cannot see the remaining time
* **Physical Device Display** — The lockbox screen hides the countdown
* **Vote Notifications** — Time adjustments from votes display without specific durations

<Info>
  Your lock session continues to function normally even when the time is hidden. The countdown still runs in the background—you just can't see it.
</Info>

## Who Can Enable This Setting

The "Hide Display Time" setting works differently depending on your lock scenario.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Self-Lock Scenario">
    If you're locking yourself, you can enable this setting **before starting your lock session**.

    1. Navigate to your lock template settings
    2. Find the "Hide Display Time" option
    3. Enable it before initiating your session

    <Warning>
      Once your self-lock session begins, you cannot change this setting yourself.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Keyholder Scenario">
    If a keyholder manages your lock, they can enable or disable this setting **at any time**—before the session starts or while it's active.

    This gives your keyholder complete control over whether you can see your remaining time.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## How to Enable "Hide Display Time"

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to lock template settings">
    Go to the dashboard and open your lock template settings page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the display time option">
    Locate the "Hide Display Time" setting within your lock template configuration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable the setting">
    Toggle the "Hide Display Time" option to enabled.

    <Check>
      For self-lockers, enable this **before** starting your session. Keyholders can toggle it **at any time**.
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start or continue your lock">
    Once enabled, all time displays hide across the dashboard and on your physical device.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I re-enable the time display during an active lock?">
    If you're self-locked, you cannot change this setting during an active session. However, if you have a keyholder, they can toggle this setting on or off at any time during your lock session.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will my keyholder still see the remaining time?">
    Yes. Your keyholder always sees the remaining time on their end, even when it's hidden from your view. This allows them to manage your lock session effectively.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if someone votes on my lock?">
    Voting continues to work normally—people can still add or remove time from your lock. However, when votes are cast, you won't see any time information in the notifications. You'll know that a vote occurred, but not the specific time impact.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I see my lock history after the session ends?">
    Yes. Once your lock session completes, you can see the full history including all time information in your activity log.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Pages

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Symbols on the Lockbox" icon="icons" href="./symbols">
    Learn what the icons and indicators on your lockbox display mean.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How to Take a Break" icon="pause" href="./take-a-break">
    Understand how to pause your lock session when needed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>