Timeout for idle Windows clients

[Cloud release: 2025.12.10]
[On-prem release: 2026 January]
[On-prem build: 26.01.21003]

As an administrator, you can configure an idle timeout for Windows clients to help prevent unauthorized access.

Configuring the Windows Client Timeout

1. Create a file named SessionTimeout.json in the following folder:
   \ProgramData\TARGIT\ANTServer\Settings\Logins

2. Add the following content to the file (example):

   {"Ver":1,"TimeoutMinutes":30,"WarningMinutes":5}
   

Parameter Descriptions

• TimeoutMinutes
  Defines the number of idle minutes before the user is automatically signed out.
  Set this value to 0 to disable the idle timeout.

• WarningMinutes
  Specifies how many minutes before sign-out a warning message will appear, giving users the option to remain signed in.

Warning dialog example:

Timeout dialog example:

Important Note

If a user is signed out due to idle timeout, all unsaved changes will be lost.

What Resets the Idle Timer?

The idle counter is refreshed by user or system activity, including:

• Mouse or touch input

• Keyboard activity

• Active requests

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