diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d42ec813..6fe51e6f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -136,6 +136,7 @@ Also check [Before you install](https://docs.bigbluebutton.org/administration/in
 | | `bbb_ufw_reject_networks_custom` | List of additional networks to be rejected by UFW | Not defined | |
 | | `bbb_ssh_port` | Allow and limit the port used for SSH access | `22` | |
 | | `bbb_max_file_size_upload`| Maximum file size for an uploaded presentation (default 30MB - number must be in byte) | 30000000| |
+| | `bbb_http_session_timeout` | Timeout (seconds) to invalidate inactive HTTP sessions. | `14400` | 4 Hours |
 | | `bbb_default_max_users` | Default maximum number of users a meeting can have | `0` | Meeting doesn't have a user limit |
 | | `bbb_default_meeting_duration` | Default duration of the meeting in minutes | `0` | Meeting doesn't end |
 | | `bbb_max_num_pages` | Maximum number of pages allowed for an uploaded presentation | `200` | |
diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index bc4d7f6e..229cb78b 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -152,6 +152,7 @@ bbb_mute_on_start: false
 bbb_guestpolicy: ALWAYS_ACCEPT
 bbb_default_max_users: 0
 bbb_default_meeting_duration: 0
+bbb_http_session_timeout: 14400
 bbb_max_num_pages: 200
 bbb_max_file_size_upload: 30000000
 bbb_max_conversion_time: 5
diff --git a/templates/bbb-web/bbb-web.properties.j2 b/templates/bbb-web/bbb-web.properties.j2
index 10a5276c..2fd9908b 100644
--- a/templates/bbb-web/bbb-web.properties.j2
+++ b/templates/bbb-web/bbb-web.properties.j2
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ allowRequestsWithoutSession={{ bbb_allow_request_without_session | ternary('true
 maxNumPages={{ bbb_max_num_pages }}
 maxFileSizeUpload={{ bbb_max_file_size_upload }}
 defaultGuestPolicy={{ bbb_guestpolicy }}
+defaultHttpSessionTimeout={{ bbb_http_session_timeout }}
 defaultWelcomeMessage={{ bbb_default_welcome_message }}
 beans.presentationService.defaultUploadedPresentation={{ bbb_default_presentation }}
 defaultMaxUsers={{ bbb_default_max_users }}