Inactivity Auto-Logout
LedgerBuk automatically logs you out after a period of inactivity to protect your financial data. This security feature is enabled by default for all organizations.
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”-
You stop interacting — no mouse movement, typing, scrolling, or tapping for a configurable period (default: 15 minutes)
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Warning appears — a modal warns you that your session is about to expire, with a live countdown
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Choose to continue or wait — click “Continue Session” to stay logged in, or let the timer run out
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Auto-logout — if the timer reaches zero, you are signed out and redirected to the login page with a “Session Expired” message
What Counts as Activity
Section titled “What Counts as Activity”LedgerBuk tracks these interactions to determine if you are active:
- Mouse movement and clicks
- Keyboard input
- Page scrolling
- Touch screen taps
- Stylus/pointer input
If any of these happen, the inactivity timer resets.
Default Settings
Section titled “Default Settings”| Setting | Default |
|---|---|
| Timeout | 15 minutes |
| Warning | 2 minutes before logout |
Configuring the Timeout
Section titled “Configuring the Timeout”Go to Settings → General tab and scroll to the Security section to adjust:
| Option | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inactivity timeout | 5–60 minutes | How long before an idle session expires |
| Warning period | 1–5 minutes | How early the warning modal appears before logout |
| Disable | — | Set timeout to “Disabled” to turn off auto-logout entirely |
Recommended Settings
Section titled “Recommended Settings”| Scenario | Timeout | Warning |
|---|---|---|
| High security (shared computers) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Standard office use | 15 minutes (default) | 2 minutes |
| Long-form data entry | 30–60 minutes | 5 minutes |
After Being Logged Out
Section titled “After Being Logged Out”When your session expires due to inactivity:
- You are redirected to the login page
- A “Session Expired” banner explains what happened
- Sign in again to resume — your saved data is not affected
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”Does it work when the browser tab is in the background?
Section titled “Does it work when the browser tab is in the background?”Yes. The timer continues even if the LedgerBuk tab is not focused. If you step away with LedgerBuk open in a background tab, the timeout still applies.
What if I have multiple LedgerBuk tabs open?
Section titled “What if I have multiple LedgerBuk tabs open?”Each tab tracks activity independently. If one tab times out, it logs out that tab. Other tabs will follow as their own timers expire.
Can individual users override the organization timeout?
Section titled “Can individual users override the organization timeout?”No. The inactivity timeout is an organization-level security setting controlled by Owners and Admins. This ensures consistent security policies across the team.
Does this affect mobile devices?
Section titled “Does this affect mobile devices?”Yes. Touch interactions (taps, swipes) count as activity, so normal mobile use keeps your session alive. The same timeout applies.