Session timeout on remote web host

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wnix
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Session timeout on remote web host

Post by wnix »

Hi,

I've just switched from the server's usual session data dir to my own:
session_save_path(mypath);

but now the session doesn't seem to timeout. I've tried:
define("MAX_IDLE_TIME", 10);

but without success.

Can the session timeout only be controlled from the server (php.ini...)? If not, what are my options?

Thanks,
Nick.
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infolock
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Post by infolock »

have you tried using

session.gc_maxlifetime ?


such as session.gc_maxlifetime = 1 second
wnix
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Post by wnix »

umm... you use "session.gc_maxlifetime" in ini_set() only don't u? I've tried:

ini_set("session.gc_maxlifetime", 600);

but still sessions are not timing out.
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