Microsoft 365 - Idle Session Time Outs

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Idle Session Time Outs

Each Microsoft 365 application has a different sign-in frequency, the following table highlights the sign-in frequency setting for each application and client. 

Table Detailing the Idle Session Time Outs for MS365
Microsoft 365 ServiceMethod of AccessSign-in Frequency
Exchange OnlineOutlook Desktop App - Windows 30 days
 Outlook Desktop App - macOS30 days
 Outlook Mobile App - Android30 days; Pin prompt every 5 minutes
 Outlook Mobile App - iOS30 days; Pin prompt every 5 minutes
 OWA6 hours
 ActiveSyncLogin once and access remains
   
Microsoft 365
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote Online)
Web16 hours
   
OneDriveOneDrive Desktop App - Windows30 days
 OneDrive Desktop App - macOS30 days
 OneDrive Mobile App - Android30 days; pin prompt every 5 minutes
 OneDrive Mobile App - iOS30 days; pin prompt every 5 minutes
 Web16 hours
   
SharePoint OnlineWeb16 hours
   
TeamsTeams Desktop App - Windows30 days
 Teams Desktop App - macOS30 days
 Teams Mobile App - Android30 days; pin prompt every 5 minutes
 Teams Mobile App - iOS30 days; pin prompt every 5 minutes
 Web16 hours

NOTE: If you are using the native iOS mail and calendar apps there is no need to sign in after you configure the account on your mobile device. 

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