Are You There? Automatically Log Users Out After Inactivity in Microsoft Access

In today's video, we discuss how to automatically log out users from a Microsoft Access database after a period of inactivity. I explain how to create a hidden form with a countdown timer, use status updates to track user activity, and set up the basics for warning users before Access closes itself if no action is taken. We walk through the initial setup steps and review the required VBA programming, as well as the prerequisite tools and functions needed for this process.

Holly from San Jose, California (a Platinum Member) asks How can I automatically log users out of my Access database if they walk away from their desk or leave for the night? Sometimes the database is still open when I need to run a backup or push an update, and to make matters worse, sensitive customer information is left sitting on the screen for anyone walking by to see. I'd like Access to warn them and close itself if nobody responds.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Prerequisites
03:51 Creating The Hidden Timer Form
07:12 Opening The Timer Form At Startup
08:56 Setting The Timer Interval In Code
11:33 Tracking User Activity
13:47 Conclusion

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