1.3.3. Session Timeout and Logout

When logging in, a so-called session will be started. System administrators can determine a session’s duration. Each click (e.g. on a question in a test) will restart your session; it is therefore possible to work with OLAT as long as you want. However, if there isn’t a click for a predefined amount of time, your OLAT session will be terminated and any unsaved data lost. You should therefore save your data regularly. It is also possible to terminate a session by logging out. If you don’t log out but only close your browser window, your session will continue.

If you use OLAT in public areas, it is vital to log out; to only close the browser window is not enough. As long as your session is active, others could use your OLAT data.