Idle timeout for App Live test sessions

Idle session timeout refers to the time that your App Live test session can remain idle without any activity, before being logged out of the session. App Live implements the idle timeout setting for optimal utilization of BrowserStack devices and network resources, and adding a security layer for your test sessions.

Idle session timeout options

The default idle timeout for a first-time App Live user session is 5 minutes. During your session, you can set idle timeout by selecting from the following preset options available:

Set idle session timeout

1. Log in to the App Live dashboard.
2. Upload or install your app, and select the device from the device listing, to launch your test session.
3. On the App Live horizontal toolbar, click Settings.
4. Click the dropdown and select the timeout option. You see a message on the dashboard that the idle timeout is updated.

If your App Live session is inactive for more than the set idle timeout, your session automatically closes, with the following message displayed on the dashboard.