Level AAASince WCAG 2.1
2.2.6 Timeouts
Guideline 2.2: Enough Time – People get the time they need.
What does the rule require?
People are told in advance how much inactivity leads to data loss – unless data is kept for more than 20 hours.
How to get it right
State at the start of a form: “For security you will be logged out after 30 minutes without input.”
Who benefits most?
- People with cognitive disabilities
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Timeouts” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)