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locale: "en"
updated_at: "2025-10-27T19:58:29.871Z"
canonical: "https://www.isdecisions.com/en/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/powershell/cmdlet-reference/start-userlockcomputer"
---

# Start-UserLockComputer

## Synopsis

Starts a computer through the UserLock server.

## Syntax

```powershell
Start-UserLockComputer [-Name] <string[]> [-UserLockServerName <string>] [-PassThru] [-Force] [-Confirm] [-WhatIf][<CommonParameters>]

Start-UserLockComputer [-InputObject] <MachineState[]> [-UserLockServerName <string>] [-PassThru] [-Force] [-Confirm] [-WhatIf][<CommonParameters>]
```

## Description

The Start-UserLockComputer cmdlet wakes up a computer through the UserLock server. This cmdlet lets user know, that the computer will be started. Caution: PowerShell 3.0 is required.

## Parameters

#### -Name <string[]>

Specifies the name of the computer to reboot. You can type multiple computer names (separated by commas). Wildcard characters are permitted.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | true |
| Position | 1 |
| Accepts pipeline input | true (ByValue, ByPropertyName) |
| Accepts wildcard characters | true |

### -InputObject <MachineState[]>

Specifies the MachineState objects that represent the computers to reboot. Enter a variable that contains the MachineState objects or a command that gets the MachineState objects, such as a [Get-UserLockAgentDistribution](/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/userlock-powershell/cmdlet-help/get-userlockagentdistribution) command. You can also pipe the objects to [Stop-UserLockComputer](/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/userlock-powershell/cmdlet-help/stop-userlockcomputer).

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | true |
| Position | named |
| Accepts pipeline input | true (ByValue) |
| Accepts wildcard characters | false |

#### -UserLockServerName <string>

Specifies the name of the UserLock server. The default is the localhost name.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | false |
| Position | named |
| Accepts pipeline input | false |
| Accepts wildcard characters | false |
| Default Value | '.' |

#### -PassThru <SwitchParameter>

Returns the rebooted computer object(s). By default, this cmdlet does not generate any output.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | false |
| Position | named |
| Accepts pipeline input | false |
| Accepts wildcard characters | false |

#### -Force <SwitchParameter>

Reboots computer(s) with no confirmation.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | false |
| Position | named |
| Accepts pipeline input | false |
| Accepts wildcard characters | false |

#### -Confirm <SwitchParameter>

Prompts you for confirmation before executing the command.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | false |
| Position | named |
| Accepts pipeline input | false |
| Accepts wildcard characters | false |

#### -WhatIf <SwitchParameter>

Describes what would happen if you executed the command without actually executing the command.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Required | false |
| Position | named |
| Accepts pipeline input | false |
| Accepts wildcard characters | false |

#### <CommonParameters>

For more information about common parameters, type "Get-Help about_commonparameters".

## Input Type

ISDecisions.UserLockLibrary.MachineState

## Return Type

ISDecisions.UserLockLibrary.MachineState or None

## Notes

You can also refer to Start-UserLockComputer by its alias, "wulc". For more information, see about_Aliases. To use Start-UserLockComputer, you must have the "Agent distribution" UserLock administrative access right.

## Example

```powershell
Start-UserLockComputer Workstation1 -UserLockServerName MyUlSrv
```

Wakes up the computer called Workstation1 through the 'MyUlSrv' UserLock server.

## Related Links

[Get-UserLockAgentDistribution](/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/userlock-powershell/cmdlet-help/get-userlockagentdistribution)

[Stop-UserLockComputer](/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/userlock-powershell/cmdlet-help/stop-userlockcomputer)

[Restart-UserLockComputer](/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/userlock-powershell/cmdlet-help/restart-userlockcomputer)

[Get-UserLockCommand](/userlock/docs/build-with-userlock/userlock-powershell/cmdlet-help/get-userlockcommand)