[Bug]: Session Expires after awhile on Windows App

[Splinter9410]

Installation Method

Docker

The Problem

I get logged out, and logging in on every session is counter-productive.

Version of Stirling-PDF

2.4.1

Last Working Version of Stirling-PDF

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Page Where the Problem Occurred

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Docker Configuration

Relevant Log Output

Additional Information

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Browsers Affected

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No Duplicate of the Issue

• I have verified that there are no existing issues raised related to my problem.

[VaultBoy88]

I have the same issue. Very annoying. The app to server session expires after a few hours it seems. I then have to specify the SH server again and type credentials. Custom Settings Configuration does not seem to help. Can the app at least remember that the self-hosted server URL?

[Splinter9410]

Nope, the app doesnt remember my self-hosted server URL. I have to key in my website and my authentication details.

It's getting annoying.

Whats more is, when I open a pdf, it doesnt go into reader mode by default. Opening a PDF from File explorer just imports the pdf to the app. I still have to select the pdf file inside the app. Very cumbersome. StirlingPDF is already set as a default app to open pdf files

[VaultBoy88]

Agree on not opening the file that was clicked on. I then need to click on the file inside of the app again to open it. Crazy annoying.

[Splinter9410]

@Frooodle may not be the right thread, but it would be good quality of life to look into?

[balazs-szucs]

Hi,

I raised this internally, he is already aware of this, thanks guys for the raising this!

[Frooodle]

Yup will get it addressed!

[Frooodle]

Can you confirm our operating system just so I can test against that as I fix
May also upload test installs to that issue ticket before a release to ensure it's fixed

[Splinter9410]

I'm use Windows 11, how about @balazs-szucs?

[balazs-szucs]

I'm on Linux using custom AppImage build, sadly I can't comment on Windows. Was just seeing that the issue is getting a bit heated wanted to comment, to say this is being discussed and is priority 😅

[VaultBoy88]

WIndows 11 app with debian 13 on the backend.

[VaultBoy88]

Ultimately, I'm looking to replace bloated Adobe crap so my use case is very simple. I double click on a PDF file and it just opens in the desktop app. No need to login (session timeout) no need to do more clicks to get to the document.

[VaultBoy88]

One more thing I noticed. When session expires, most of the time the "connect to self-hosted" link does not appear. I have to restart the app once or twice for it to appear. Also, very annoying.