Security
exec-timeout <minutes> [seconds]
Log an idle session out after this long. The default is 10 minutes; 'exec-timeout 0 0' never times out.
Works on: Router, Firewall, Switch, Access pointMode: line
Example
R1(config-line)# exec-timeout 5 0Run this command live
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Frequently asked
What does the "exec-timeout <minutes> [seconds]" command do?
Log an idle session out after this long. The default is 10 minutes; 'exec-timeout 0 0' never times out.
Example of "exec-timeout <minutes> [seconds]"
R1(config-line)# exec-timeout 5 0
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