Why does my session time out?
Your TimeWellScheduled session stays active as long as you are interacting with the site -such as moving between pages or refreshing a page.
Each time a page loads, a session timer starts running in the background. If there is no activity for a set period of time, the system will automatically log you out.
Session timeout rules
Standard timeout (15 minutes)
In most cases, users will be logged out after 15 minutes of inactivity.
This applies to:
- Employees
- Supervisors, managers, or administrators not on a registered device
- Any session that does not meet the extended timeout conditions below
Extended timeout (30 minutes)
Supervisors, managers, and administrators may receive a longer session time of up to 30 minutes, only if they are logged in from a registered device.
A registered device is one that is recognized through:
- Access restrictions using an approved IP address, or
- A trusted browser cookie
If these conditions are met, the session will remain active for up to 30 minutes of inactivity.
What resets the timer?
The session timer resets when you:
- Move between pages
- Refresh a page
- Perform actions such as saving or submitting changes
Simply leaving a page open without interaction will not keep the session active.
Why this cannot be disabled
Session timeouts are a required security measure and cannot be removed or extended beyond these limits.
TimeWellScheduled contains confidential employee and business data. If a user walks away from an open session, their access level could be misused. Automatic timeouts help ensure accounts are not left accessible to others.