[SOLVED] How to disable automatic log out?

Pendeb · 05-16-2024, 08:23 AM

Information about my system:

james@james-OptiPlex-780:~$ uname
Linux
james@james-OptiPlex-780:~$ uname -r
6.8.0-31-generic
james@james-OptiPlex-780:~$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Release: 24.04
Codename: noble

Desktop environments installed: LXQT and Gnome

I'm having a problem with my system automatically logging out. This could interrupt long running processes. How do I fix this?

wpeckham · 05-16-2024, 10:14 AM

#1 run a distribution that does not DO that instead of Ubuntu. or
#2 Hit up Ubuntu support documentation for how to turn that off. Or (My favorite)
#3 Background and detach the process so even if the session logs off the process continues.

What have you already tried?

memilanuk · 05-16-2024, 10:21 AM

Is it actually logging you out, or is it just the Screensaver / screen lock kicking in?

Pendeb · 05-16-2024, 11:04 AM

I've googled for answers

I've looked at the preferences on my computer

I've checked the documentation, I haven't found anything

I still need to test my computer to make sure this is automatic log out after inactivity.

Pendeb · 05-16-2024, 11:06 AM

I thought this is an interesting thread; it could be relevant.

Pendeb · 05-16-2024, 03:11 PM

[duplicate post removed]

Pendeb · 05-16-2024, 03:15 PM

I should have mentioned I was pretty sure it was a log out.

I just found out some of my screensavers in Xscreensaver was causing log outs.

Thread solved.