Change the FileWave Anywhere Idle Timeout

What

This article will guide you on how to change the idle timeout setting in FileWave Anywhere (WebAdmin).logs Byan default,inactive theadministrator idleout after 25 minutes by default. Self-managed customers can change that server-wide timeout isin set to 25 minutes. This means that if there is no activity on the interface for 25 minutes, the user will be automatically logged out. However, depending on your needs, you may find this period too short or too long./usr/local/filewave/django/filewave/settings_custom.py.

When/Why

YouIncrease mightthe wantvalue when normal administrative work is being interrupted by automatic logouts, or reduce it when your security policy requires a shorter unattended session.

A longer timeout leaves unattended sessions active for longer. Match the value to change this setting if the default 25-minute timeout does not suit your workorganization's patterns or session-security needs.policy Ifand you frequently needcontinue to step away from your work but find yourself loggedsign out when you return, you might want to extend this timeout. Conversely, if you're concerned about leaving the interface open and unattended for too long, you might want to reduce the idle timeout.

However, it is important to bear in mind that extending the idle timeout can potentially increase security risks. For example, if you log into FileWave Anywhere onusing a shared or public computer and forget to log out, you could remain logged in until the timeout occurs, leaving your account vulnerable.computer.

How

To adjust the idle timeout, you will need to modifyOn a specific line in the settings_custom.py file on yourself-managed FileWave Server.Server, This file is located atedit /usr/local/filewave/django/filewave/settings_custom.py on macOS or Linux systems..

PleaseHosted note:FileWave: IfHosted youcustomers are a hosted customer, you willdo not have direct access to the server andaccess. will need to contactContact FileWave Technical Support to have them makerequest this change foron you.a Hosted FileWave Server.

HereFor is the process fora self-hostedmanaged customers:server:

1. Open the /usr/local/filewave/django/filewave/settings_custom.py file in a text editor.
2. Add or modify the following line:
   UI_INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT = 25 * 60 # seconds the UI can stay inactive before auto logoff
3. Replace the 25 in this line with the number of minutes you want for your idle timeout. For instance, if you want the timeout to be 60 minutes, the line should read: UI_INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT = 60 * 60.
4. Save and close the file.
5. To activate the change, you need to restart the server. Do this by running the following command in the terminal: fwcontrol server restart.

After thesethe steps,FileWave Server restarts, sign in to FileWave Anywhere and confirm that the idlenew inactivity timeout willtakes be set to the number of minutes you specified.effect.