diff --git a/machine/empyrean/gitea.nix b/machine/empyrean/gitea.nix
index 8021495..9b1b563 100644
--- a/machine/empyrean/gitea.nix
+++ b/machine/empyrean/gitea.nix
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@
       "security" = {
         INSTALL_LOCK = true;
       };
+      "session" = {
+        SESSION_LIFE_TIME = 86400 * 7; # 1 week
+      };
       "picture" = {
         DISABLE_GRAVATAR = true;
       };