> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.metalocator.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Setting a custom session timeout

In the Owner User Account, click **My User Profile**.

Click **Toggle Advanced Settings**

Scroll down to find the `custom_session_timeout` setting.

Provide a number of seconds after which the system should log the user out, for example 3600 seconds for a full hour.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/3/e/d/63ed689299174800/ad5f6c52-4ed7-466a-84e1-1e0bd7_2qlrk4.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/788934637/aeb0478199c08be76434bcc6/image.png?expires=1794513600&signature=55fea3291c07d9596c8b9ac59dc017725ed1aeab834922755a15f408665a8cf1&req=cygvH8p6m4JYFb4f3HP0gPVcv1vBK7ZHuOEu3hCNGSRIPRMaRi9NmQI86A25%0ACGC7Ko3eGvuYV7Z%2Fag%3D%3D%0A)

Click **Save** at the bottom of the screen.

Values less that 60 seconds will be increased to 60 seconds.