Session Settings

Absolute session timeout period

When enabled, this option defines an absolute timeout for a session. A session is automatically extended while a user interacts with the web application, however, it will not be increased any longer than the absolute timeout.

For example, with default values, a user who logs in at 9 AM would be able to stay signed in until 10 AM. If a file uploaded happens before 10 AM (i.e at 9:45 AM) the session is automatically extended until 10:45 AM.

This can happen over and over again until the user signs out (at which point the session is terminated) or a day has passed (1 day is the default absolute timeout).

Absolute session timeout period can range from a minimum of 5 minutes to a maximum of 7 days.

Idle session timeout period

When enabled, this feature sets an idle timeout for user sessions. If there is no user interaction with the web application within this specified timeframe, the session will automatically expire, leading to an automatic logout of the user.

For instance, if the idle session timeout is set to 1 hour, a user who logs in at 9 AM and leaves the application untouched until 10 AM will experience an expired session.

However, if the user interacts with the application, the session will be extended until it reaches the absolute session timeout.

The idle session timeout has a minimum value of 1 minute and a maximum value of 2 hours.