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0 pointsmaxloh2y ago0 comments

It is possible currently. Just attach an `beforeunload` listener which asks the server to invalidate the current session.

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I just tried it (Chrome on Mac), and beforeunload is not called when I lock the machine. The MDN docs also don't suggest that it should be.

maxlohOP2y ago

For the "invalidate session on screen lock" feature, it is possible to create close enough workarounds in today's JavaScript.

Bottom line, you can simply listen to mouse move events and invalidate the current session on user inactivity.

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I just tried it (Chrome on Mac), and beforeunload is not called when I lock the machine. The MDN docs also don't suggest that it should be.

maxlohOP2y ago

For the "invalidate session on screen lock" feature, it is possible to create close enough workarounds in today's JavaScript.

Bottom line, you can simply listen to mouse move events and invalidate the current session on user inactivity.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse