# Idle Timeout

A component that counts down to the end of a session (behind the scenes) and shows a warning message after a set amount of time of inactivity.

## Guidance

### When to use

- Use the `IdleTimeout` for authenticated sessions to force logout after a set amount of time on inactivity.

## Accessibility

Idle timeout is a behind-the-scenes function that triggers a modal window using
the design system’s [modal component](/components/modal-dialog/).

Please refer to the modal component’s [accessibility documentation](/components/modal-dialog/#accessibility/).