How to set a session time out in seconds

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Jefferson S. Motta · Answer

Session.Timeout is int value, can't be less than one. But you can use javascript using ajax code and put setTimeout(4000); /4seconds, or what you want, to call the page and clear the session. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.web.sessionstate.httpsessionstate.timeout?view=netframework-4.7.2

Jeeva Subburaj · Answer

if you are using .net core, you can set timeout in seconds. services.AddSession(options => { // Set a short timeout for easy testing. options.IdleTimeout = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(10); options.Cookie.HttpOnly = true ; }); if you are using Regular .Net Framework, you can only set in minutes.

Jignesh Kumar · Answer

Hi sunil, No I dont think so it possible. Its minimum you can set 1 minute. Is there any specific scenario where you need to set your session time less then 1 minute ? Please try below link, https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/blogs/set-the-session-timeout-manually-in-asp-net

Kapil Gaur · Answer

Hi Sunil, The unit of Session Timeout in ASP.Net is minutes. Its default value is 20 minutes and you can set it value as per your need. It can be anything 1 minute, 2 minute, 25 minutes etc. to max of minutes in a year. You can set it in web.config or at individual pages.

Sanwar Ranwa · Answer

Hello Sunil You can set minimum time 1 min .you cannt set less then one min. Check these Links for more https://www.aspdotnet-suresh.com/2010/10/session-timeout-problem-in-aspnet.html https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18503784/is-it-possible-to-set-session-timeout-to-1-minute-in-asp-net

Salman Beg · Answer

Hi. I don't think so it is possible because bydefault it will take the value in minutes. The minimum value you can take is 1 minute. Thanks.

How to set a session time out in seconds

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