How to set up the screen lock on my Motorola Moto G6 Play and enable Device Protection

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You can set a screen lock (e.g., password) for your Motorola Moto G6 Play. The password will be required to unlock the phone from standby mode.

The Device Protection feature is automatically enabled if you have both a Google account and a screen lock on your Motorola Moto G6 Play. Device Protection helps to protect your phone from being used if it's lost or stolen. Even if your Motorola Moto G6 Play is erased, your Google account password will be required before anyone can use it.
1. Swipe up to view Apps.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Scroll to and touch Security & Location.
4. Touch Screen lock.
5. Touch the desired option (e.g., Password).
6. Touch YES.
7. Enter a password.
8. Touch CONTINUE.
9. Re-enter the password to confirm it.
10. Touch OK.
11. Touch the desired notification option and touch DONE.
12. The screen lock (password) has been set.