Okta controls the session timeout through the Administration account. By default, the timeout is set to two hours. Perform this procedure to change the default value.
An Okta account is required. If you do not already have one, proceed to the
Okta Developer Sign Up site, and create an account.
To change the Okta session timeout:
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Login to the Okta developers site using the URL provided when you created your account.
https://dev-xxxxxx.oktapreview.com
The
Developer's Console appears.
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In the top left of the menu bar, select
Classic UI.
The Classic UI interface appears.
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In the Okta menu bar, click
.
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On the
Authentication page, click on the
Sign On tab.
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In the
Default Policy area, click the
Add Rule button (
).
The
Add Rule window appears.
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In the
Add Rule window, enter the following information and click
Create Rule.
| Field Name
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Setting
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| Rule Name
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Enter a name for the rule.
Example:
My Okta Session Timeout
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| Session expires after
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Enter a numerical value and select:
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Your rule will become active and override the default setting.