Choosing a Handoff Token Lifetime Between 30 and 300 Seconds
Choosing a Handoff Token Lifetime Between 30 and 300 Seconds explains the current QCUI 1.0.03 behavior and how it affects a Super User who needs to inspect the Joomla frontend as an eligible user.
Location: Joomla Administrator.
Procedure
- Open System → Manage → Plugins → System - QC User Impersonation.
- Set Handoff token lifetime (seconds) to a value from 30 through 300.
- For most sites, keep the 60-second default unless the handoff routinely expires before the new tab can consume it.
- Save the plugin and start a fresh impersonation to test the new lifetime.
Choosing a value
| Value | Tradeoff |
|---|---|
| 30–45 seconds | Tighter exposure window; use when browser handoff is consistently fast. |
| 60 seconds | Default and appropriate for most sites. |
| 90–300 seconds | Useful when browser/security layers delay the new tab, but keeps a valid unused handoff available longer. |
Operational context
For Choosing a Handoff Token Lifetime Between 30 and 300 Seconds, remember that QCUI has no separate component dashboard or remote authorization service. The System plugin owns the launcher/handoff/banner behavior locally inside Joomla. If what you see differs from these instructions, verify the installed plugin version and active Joomla template/session configuration before assuming another QCUI screen or service exists.
Community Discussion
Want to compare support workflows, share practical tips, or discuss how you use this QCUI feature? Visit the QC User Impersonation Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.