How do I resolve the "Due to inactivity, your session has expired" error?

If you receive the error message "Due to inactivity, your session has expired. To continue using Turnitin, please fully close and re-enter this assignment. Refreshing your browser will not resolve this issue" when attempting to grade a submission or upload a file, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve the block.

Troubleshooting steps

  1. Log out and log back in

    Fully log out of your session, close the assignment tab or window, and log back in to Turnitin or your LMS.

  2. Clear your browser's cache and cookies

    If logging out does not resolve the error, clearing your browser's history, cache, and cookies will refresh your connection to the server.

    Select your browser below for guidance on how to clear your cache and cookies:

    Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari

    View the official Google guide on how to clear cache and cookies in Chrome.

  3. Try an alternative web browser

    If you still encounter the message after clearing your cookies and cache, try using a different web browser (for example, if you are currently using Safari, try switching to Google Chrome).

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