Auto-Logout on Inactivity: Connected Desktop Setup

Published: June 18, 2026

SmartVault's Connected Desktop now includes an Auto-Logout on Inactivity feature, giving your firm greater control over session security. Previously, sessions remained open indefinitely until a user manually signed out, leaving sensitive client data exposed whenever someone stepped away from their desk. With Auto-Logout on Inactivity, the desktop client will automatically sign users out after a configurable period of inactivity, minimizing that risk. The feature is opt-in and configured at the individual level, meaning each employee will need to enable it for their own account. It can be enabled from the new security tab in SmartVault's User Settings within the SmartVault Launchpad, where firms can also choose a timeout period that fits their workflow. Options range from 15 minutes up to 4 hours. Read on to learn how to enable and configure Auto-Logout on Inactivity for your firm.

Enabling Auto-Logout on Inactivity

To opt-in to the Auto-Logout on Inactivity feature, follow the steps below.

Open the SmartVault Launchpad.
Select SmartVault User Settings.
Navigate to the rightmost tab and select Security.
Enable the Auto-Logout on Inactivity checkbox.
From the Sign out after dropdown, choose a timeout period that fits your workflow.
Select OK to save your changes.

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Step 4: Enable Auto-Logout on Inactivity checkbox

Step 5: Select timeout period from dropdown

Once saved, Auto-Logout on Inactivity will be active for your account and will take effect immediately.

Keep in mind: When the inactivity timer is about to expire, a warning dialog will appear with 60 seconds remaining. From there, you can select Stay Signed In to reset the timer or Sign Out Now to end your session immediately. If no action is taken, you will be signed out automatically when the countdown reaches zero.

Warning dialog showing countdown before auto-logout