Question
How to display modal using javascript when session timesout in a java application for OpenSAML Authentication method
- Posted on May 6, 2025
- Java EEJavaScript
Asked by Faiz
I want to display modal when the session times out.
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Hey Faiz,
To show a modal when a session times out, you’d typically use JavaScript to detect inactivity or check for session expiry via periodic AJAX calls. Once the session is no longer valid, you can trigger a modal using something like Bootstrap or plain JS.
That said, since you’re using OpenSAML for authentication, session handling might depend on how your app manages login state and redirects. Feel free to share more about how your session is tracked and whether you’re using any frontend frameworks or libraries.
- Bobby