What is an Idle Timer?
An idle timer is a software component that tracks user inactivity or idleness within an application or website. It measures the duration of time a user remains inactive—no mouse movements, keyboard inputs, or touch events—and triggers specific actions after a predefined idle period, such as logging out the user, showing a warning, or saving work.
What Problems Does an Idle Timer Solve?
Idle timers are essential in many scenarios, including: