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Logging off overview

Logging off overview

Logging off online and mobile banking is an important part of keeping your financial information secure. You can log off voluntarily when you finish using online and mobile banking. In addition, online and mobile banking can log you off involuntarily after a certain amount of time elapses.

Note: By default, the session will also automatically timeout and close after 10 minutes of inactivity. The exact time may vary depending on your financial institution.

If you navigate from online banking to another site and do not close the browser, you may remain logged in until the session ends. This can make it possible for someone else to access data from your previous online banking session. The session ends when you log off, close your browser, or close the mobile banking app.

Caution: To maximize the security of your online information, you should always log off to end your online banking session.

 

Logging off voluntarily

In online banking, you should always log off before you close the browser window. In mobile banking, you should always log off before you open another app on your tablet or smartphone.

To log off

In the navigation menu, click or tap Log Off.

 

Logging off involuntarily

To help ensure your security, we automatically log you off when you have been logged in for an extended period. This session timeout is designed to protect the security of your financial information. There are two types of session timeouts:

Session timeout types

Timeout type Notes
Logged in but inactive Protects you if you are logged in and inadvertently leave your device. A warning message appears to give you a chance to stay logged in. If you miss the warning message, you can immediately log back in on the same browser or device by re-entering your login credentials, restoring your session and any tasks that you were working on. This window is only available for a short period of time. If you enter an incorrect password, any pending work is discarded.
Logged in but exceed session time limit Limits the maximum time of any session. When the maximum session time ends, you are prompted to log off manually. If you do not log off manually, the system will automatically log you off.
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