Question Is there a new auto log out?

**beachgardener** · 01-21-2017, 01:41 AM

Hello there, just wondering, is there a new auto log out on the forum if log in is inactive for some minutes or hours? Seems that if I’m away for a certain period I get automatically logged out and have to re-log in even when "remember me" is ticked.
Thank you.

MarkJerling · 01-21-2017, 04:07 AM

No, I don't think so. Any chance you've lost the connection to your network?

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-21-2017, 11:43 AM

I have no logging out since I switched to Mac. With Windows 10 it would happen from time to time that the network would drop out.

Adam · 01-21-2017, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

Hello there, just wondering, is there a new auto log out on the forum if log in is inactive for some minutes or hours? Seems that if I’m away for a certain period I get automatically logged out and have to re-log in even when "remember me" is ticked.
Thank you.

If this happens, you will want to clear your browser cookies and cache, then log in again with the "remember me" option selected. That should fix the problem

Adam
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**beachgardener** · 01-21-2017, 12:23 PM

Thanks Adam, yes clean forgot about cookies again

Don't think the network dropped out, will check the logs, maybe, at some stage

never had a log out like this before, not using mac or windows, I am using Firefox browser.

I'll check over time, but it is probably fixed now, cheers everyone.

photolady95 · 01-21-2017, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

not using mac or windows, I am using Firefox browser.

What are you using? phone or tablet?

In Windows which ever version, if you check in Device Manager under your network listing, right click your adapter name and chose properties, then click the "Power Management" tab, make sure there is no check mark in the first option. Checked turns the device off to save power.

**beachgardener** · 01-21-2017, 12:42 PM

Using LinuxMint 18.1, i'm certain that it is not network related, I may check the modem logs later, but only if it happens again.
Cheers, thank you.

photolady95 · 01-21-2017, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by beachgardener

Using LinuxMint 18.1, i'm certain that it is not network related, I may check the modem logs later, but only if it happens again. Cheers, thank you.

I forgot about Linux versions. But the info I provided might help other members having this problem who are using Windows.

**beachgardener** · 01-21-2017, 02:24 PM

It just happened again, so not sure what is going on, not sure if an update to Firefox is causing this or what. I was doing some downloads and the downloads completed. I will see if it happens again.

**beachgardener** · 01-21-2017, 09:00 PM

going by modem logs, up time is right, no connection reset, but I have had to re-log in, log in was idle for approx. 1 and half hours, i had a nap. This is new for me only started in last day or so, there has been no new update for Firefox, can;t remember what system updates there has been, anyway seems I'll have to live with it, would be nice to know what is doing it.
uptime shows the same.

extra: yes, and had to log in again, had visitor, up time has been constant, no drop out that I know of.

**beachgardener** · 01-23-2017, 12:56 AM

I suppose I'll have to get comfortable with being logged out when idle.
Or Adam is it better to try to log out if I know I’m going to be idle?

Adam · 01-23-2017, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

I suppose I'll have to get comfortable with being logged out when idle.
Or Adam is it better to try to log out if I know I’m going to be idle?

Have you cleared your browser cache and cookies? You really shouldn't be getting logged out.

If you're on a password-protected home computer, there's not much of a reason to log out in between visits.

**beachgardener** · 01-23-2017, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Have you cleared your browser cache and cookies? You really shouldn't be getting logged out. If you're on a password-protected home computer, there's not much of a reason to log out in between visits.

yes cleared cache and cookies, even used bleachbit

yes password protected home computer

I'll just see how it goes.

photolady95 · 01-23-2017, 11:27 AM

I just talked to some friends of mine who are Linux gurus and they said you might have something corrupted in FF that you need to reset it. They gave me a link to give you.

How to Restore Firefox Settings to Their Default Values

**beachgardener** · 01-23-2017, 02:12 PM

thanks all, it seems to be fixed now, I'll see how it goes. I cleared everything again.

and yes photolady95, thank you for your work, if the problem returns I'll certainly look at re-setting Firefox,

cheers.

01-21-2017, 01:41 AM	#1
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Is there a new auto log out? Hello there, just wondering, is there a new auto log out on the forum if log in is inactive for some minutes or hours? Seems that if I’m away for a certain period I get automatically logged out and have to re-log in even when "remember me" is ticked. Thank you.

01-21-2017, 09:00 PM	#10
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	going by modem logs, up time is right, no connection reset, but I have had to re-log in, log in was idle for approx. 1 and half hours, i had a nap. This is new for me only started in last day or so, there has been no new update for Firefox, can;t remember what system updates there has been, anyway seems I'll have to live with it, would be nice to know what is doing it. uptime shows the same. extra: yes, and had to log in again, had visitor, up time has been constant, no drop out that I know of. Last edited by beachgardener; 01-21-2017 at 11:08 PM.

01-23-2017, 01:01 AM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by beachgardener I suppose I'll have to get comfortable with being logged out when idle. Or Adam is it better to try to log out if I know I’m going to be idle? Have you cleared your browser cache and cookies? You really shouldn't be getting logged out. If you're on a password-protected home computer, there's not much of a reason to log out in between visits. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-21-2017, 04:07 AM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	No, I don't think so. Any chance you've lost the connection to your network?

01-21-2017, 11:43 AM	#3
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I have no logging out since I switched to Mac. With Windows 10 it would happen from time to time that the network would drop out.

01-21-2017, 11:54 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by beachgardener Hello there, just wondering, is there a new auto log out on the forum if log in is inactive for some minutes or hours? Seems that if I’m away for a certain period I get automatically logged out and have to re-log in even when "remember me" is ticked. Thank you. If this happens, you will want to clear your browser cookies and cache, then log in again with the "remember me" option selected. That should fix the problem Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-21-2017, 12:23 PM	#5
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	Thanks Adam, yes clean forgot about cookies again Don't think the network dropped out, will check the logs, maybe, at some stage never had a log out like this before, not using mac or windows, I am using Firefox browser. I'll check over time, but it is probably fixed now, cheers everyone.

01-21-2017, 12:33 PM	#6
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by beachgardener not using mac or windows, I am using Firefox browser. What are you using? phone or tablet? In Windows which ever version, if you check in Device Manager under your network listing, right click your adapter name and chose properties, then click the "Power Management" tab, make sure there is no check mark in the first option. Checked turns the device off to save power.

01-21-2017, 12:42 PM	#7
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	Using LinuxMint 18.1, i'm certain that it is not network related, I may check the modem logs later, but only if it happens again. Cheers, thank you.

01-21-2017, 01:48 PM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by beachgardener Using LinuxMint 18.1, i'm certain that it is not network related, I may check the modem logs later, but only if it happens again. Cheers, thank you. I forgot about Linux versions. But the info I provided might help other members having this problem who are using Windows.

01-21-2017, 02:24 PM	#9
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	It just happened again, so not sure what is going on, not sure if an update to Firefox is causing this or what. I was doing some downloads and the downloads completed. I will see if it happens again.

01-23-2017, 12:56 AM	#11
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	I suppose I'll have to get comfortable with being logged out when idle. Or Adam is it better to try to log out if I know I’m going to be idle?

01-23-2017, 01:45 AM	#13
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Have you cleared your browser cache and cookies? You really shouldn't be getting logged out. If you're on a password-protected home computer, there's not much of a reason to log out in between visits. yes cleared cache and cookies, even used bleachbit yes password protected home computer I'll just see how it goes.

01-23-2017, 11:27 AM	#14
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I just talked to some friends of mine who are Linux gurus and they said you might have something corrupted in FF that you need to reset it. They gave me a link to give you. How to Restore Firefox Settings to Their Default Values

01-23-2017, 02:12 PM	#15
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842 Original Poster	thanks all, it seems to be fixed now, I'll see how it goes. I cleared everything again. and yes photolady95, thank you for your work, if the problem returns I'll certainly look at re-setting Firefox, cheers.