# WCAG 2.2 – 2.2.5 Re-authenticating

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.2 Enough Time
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

If a session expires and people have to log in again, they lose no data and can continue where they left off.

## How to get it right

Save form input in the background and restore it after logging in again.

## Who benefits

- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with motor disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-2-5/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/re-authenticating)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#re-authenticating)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._