Session window timeout (instance security hardening)
Use the glide.ui.user_cookie.life_span_in_days property to set the expiration time period for the Remember Me cookie. The default value is 15 days and the maximum cap is at 30 days.
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| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Property name | glide.ui.user_cookie.life_span_in_days |
| Configuration type | System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do) |
| Configure in Instance Security Center | Yes |
| Purpose | To enable the default expiry of the 'remember me' cookie. |
| Recommended value | User-defined integer value (# of days) [Example: 15] |
| Functional Impact | This property is enabled by the end user when the end user checks the Remember me check box from the login page and logs in to the ServiceNow AI Platform. |
| Security risk | (Medium) The user cookies being active for an indefinite amount of time is a security risk and should expire on a time-based configuration. |
| References | Available system properties |
To learn more about adding or creating a system property, see Add a system property.