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description: Set session timeout for DuploCloud users
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# Session Timeout

Session timeout in DuploCloud determines how long a user session remains active before requiring re-authentication. Administrators can configure this setting to enhance security by ensuring users are logged out after a defined period of inactivity.

## Configuring session timeout for DuploCloud users

1. In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to **Administrator** -> **System Settings**.
2. Select the **System Config** tab.
3. Click **Add**. The **Add Config** pane displays.&#x20;

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1. In the **Config Type** list box, select **AppConfig**.
2. In the **Key** list box, select `Authorization token session duration`.
3. In the **Value** field, enter the session timeout duration in minutes.
4. Click **Submit**. Users will be logged out and must reauthenticate after the set amount of time.
