Auto Logout Time Limit: Reduced to Almost Nothing

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Users are reporting issues with auto logout times on a forum, with some experiencing very short time limits before being logged out. One user noted that they were logged out after being sidetracked while reading a thread, despite being logged in initially. Suggestions include checking the "stay logged in" option and potential issues with cookie handling. Others mentioned that the logout problem seems to occur more frequently when navigating deeper into the forum's menu. Overall, the discussion highlights varying experiences with logout times and possible browser-related factors.
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Just went to nearly nothing.
 
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Anyone else experiencing this? I just woke up, booted up the computer and was still logged in.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Anyone else experiencing this?
Nope.
 
Just caught it. In a forum, thread open, reading, got sidetracked, came back, swing cursor to check alert on another thread, "You must be logged into do that." Out in main forum, doesn't seem to be a problem.
 
Did you check the checkbox "stay logged in"? Technically it probably logs you in again once you are logged out, but it should help. If it does not help, you might have an issue with cookie handling.
 
Haven't had to do that for the most part. Go off, run errands, take a nap, and come back and everything's copacetic. Seems to happen when I'm "deeper" in the menu (not all the time). What provoked the post was that I was getting 15-30 seconds to put together a reply --- this reply, I'm dawdling with just to see if I can get it to bite. Could be my browser for all I know --- it's been getting a little weird off and on from "update" to "update." Here goes nuttin'.

Edit: and no problem.
 

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