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Expand Up @@ -1085,6 +1085,15 @@ These variables are not required if using the suggested [docker-compose template

Required by the [`backend`](https://hub.docker.com/r/phasehq/backend) and [`worker`](https://hub.docker.com/r/phasehq/backend) containers.
</Property>
<Property name="SESSION_LIFETIME_HOURS" type="number (Optional)">
How long a session lasts after sign-in, in hours. The time is counted from sign-in and activity does not extend it. When it ends, the user is asked to sign in again. Defaults to `24`.

Must be a whole number, `1` or more. The backend does not start with any other value.

Example: `12`

Referenced by the [`backend`](https://hub.docker.com/r/phasehq/backend) container.
</Property>

<Property name="GUNICORN_WORKERS" type="number (Optional)">
The number of Gunicorn worker processes for handling requests in the backend.
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