Possible Disadvantages and UX Glitches
Of course, the security brings a small cost. Sometimes the feature leads to friction. The biggest annoyance I had was having my session end during a longer stretch of intentional inactivity. Maybe I was studying a detailed game strategy, talking on the phone, or just taking a long break without wishing to end my session completely. When the auto-logout hit in these moments, it came across as an interruption. I had to sign back in and navigate back to the specific game I was playing. This can disturb your focus, especially if the login process involves several steps like 2FA. It’s the classic tug-of-war between ensuring ease and keeping things safe.