How to Stop Windows Sleep Mode and Keep Honeygain Running
If you're using Honeygain to passively earn rewards by sharing your internet connection, it’s essential to keep your device active—even when you’re not around. One common issue that disrupts Honeygain’s functionality is when Windows puts your computer to sleep. When your device sleeps, your internet sharing stops—and so does your earning.
Luckily, you can easily change your Windows settings to prevent sleep mode. This guide will walk you through simple steps for different Windows versions to make sure Honeygain stays online and active.
💻 For Windows 10
- Click the Start Menu, then select the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
- Navigate to System > Power & sleep.
- Under the Sleep section, set both options to Never:
- On battery power, PC goes to sleep after → Never
- When plugged in, PC goes to sleep after → Never
- On battery power, PC goes to sleep after → Never
- That’s it—your device will stay awake and Honeygain will keep running in the background.
💻 For Windows 11
- Click the Start button, then select Settings.
- Go to System > Power & battery.
- Click Screen and sleep to expand the section.
- Set the following to Never:
- On battery power, put my device to sleep after → Never
- When plugged in, put my device to sleep after → Never
- On battery power, put my device to sleep after → Never
- You're all set—your device will no longer auto-sleep, and Honeygain will remain active.
🔒 Bonus: Prevent Sleep When You Close Your Laptop Lid
Planning to keep Honeygain running with the lid closed or using an external monitor? You'll need to adjust a separate setting. These steps work across Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
Step-by-Step: Keep Your Laptop Awake When the Lid Is Closed
- Open Control Panel:
- Windows 7/8: Click Start Menu > Control Panel.
- Windows 10/11: Press Search, type Control Panel, and hit Enter.
- Windows 7/8: Click Start Menu > Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound (Category view users will see this right away).
- Go to Power Options.
- In the left sidebar, click Choose what closing the lid does.
- You’ll see two columns: On battery and Plugged in.
- Under When I close the lid, set both options to:
- Do nothing
- Do nothing
- Click Save changes to apply the settings.
Now you can keep Honeygain running smoothly while your laptop is closed—perfect for maintaining a passive income stream 24/7!
Final Thoughts
Ensuring your device doesn’t sleep or pause operations when inactive is key to maximizing your Honeygain earnings. Whether you’re stepping away for a few hours or leaving your laptop on overnight, following the tips above will help keep everything running smoothly.
Stay connected. Keep earning. Let Honeygain work for you—even while you’re away!
