# Can I control how often users need to authenticate?

Yes. The default policies contain an entry controlling for how long a user's session is valid. Once this time has elapsed, the user will be asked to re-authenticate. See[ https://www.agilicus.com/anyx-guide/authentication-rules/#session-duration](< https://www.agilicus.com/anyx-guide/authentication-rules/#session-duration>) for details.