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General Settings

Overview​

The General section in Global Settings allows administrators to configure platform-wide default values and session management behavior in Connect.

These settings apply globally across the application.

Global General Settings screen

Figure 1: General Settings in Connect.

Where to Configure​

Navigate to:

Setup → Settings → General

Default Values​

Default values are used when creating new microservices and when displaying platform data.

Default Country​

Specifies the default country selected when creating a new microservice.

Example:

India

This helps standardize configuration for deployments operating primarily in a single region.

Default Currency​

Specifies the default currency used when creating a new microservice.

Example:

Indian Rupee

This ensures financial and transactional services use consistent currency defaults.

Default Time Zone​

Defines the default time zone used when displaying date and time values across Connect.

Example:

(UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi

This ensures:

  • Consistent log timestamps
  • Uniform scheduling behavior
  • Standardized reporting

Idle Session Logout​

Connect allows automatic logout of inactive users to improve security.

Enable Idle Session Logout​

When enabled:

  • Users will be automatically signed out after a defined period of inactivity.
  • Helps prevent unauthorized access due to unattended sessions.

Idle Session Interval​

Defines the total duration of inactivity (in minutes) after which a user is automatically logged out.

Example:

60 minutes

After this duration, the user session is terminated.

Idle Session Warning​

Defines how many minutes before automatic logout the user should receive a warning notification.

Example:

1 minute

If set to:

  • A value greater than 0 → A warning message is shown before logout.
  • 0 → No warning is displayed.

This allows users to extend their session before being signed out.

Best Practices​

  • Enable idle logout in production environments.
  • Use shorter intervals for highly sensitive environments.
  • Always configure a warning period to improve user experience.
  • Align timeout policies with organizational security policies.

Summary​

The General Settings configuration in Connect provides centralized control over:

  • Default country, currency, and time zone
  • Automatic idle session logout
  • User inactivity warnings

These settings help maintain consistency, usability, and security across the platform.