Why My Cursor Dashboard Kept Logging Me Out and How I Fixed the Annoying Re-Login Issue

I use Cursor every day for AI-assisted coding. But there was one issue that drove me nuts: the dashboard kept logging me out. Constantly re-entering my credentials was a real workflow killer. It especially hurt when I just wanted a quick look at my usage stats. After some digging, I finally found a fix that worked.

The Annoying Problem: Constant Logouts

I use Cursor a lot for coding. And I kept noticing that the dashboard session would expire way too quickly. Sometimes, it happened multiple times a day.

Each time, I had to stop what I was doing and log back in. That was a real interruption, especially when I just wanted to check my AI request usage. It felt like the opposite of productivity boosting. So I set out to fix it.

How I Tried to Fix It with the Cursor Stats Plugin

First, I tried the ‘Cursor Stats’ plugin from the Visual Studio Marketplace. I hoped it would show my usage without needing the dashboard. Here’s what happened:

• I installed the extension and opened it in Cursor.
• It did show basic stats, like how many requests I’d used. But I couldn’t see detailed graphs or monthly breakdowns.
• I played around with settings like ‘Custom Database Path’. But the documentation was thin, and it didn’t stop the login prompts.

The plugin was useful for quick checks, but I still had to go to the dashboard for more details. And that meant more logins.

The Fix That Worked: Longer Session Time

After some digging, I found out the Cursor team had listened to user feedback. They increased the session timeout to 12 hours. What a relief!

Now, I only log in once a day. That’s way more manageable. Here’s how I check my usage now:

• I open the dashboard once in the morning. It stays logged in for the rest of my workday.
• For real-time counts, I just look at the lower-right corner in Cursor. It shows my current request usage.

This change got me back to coding without constant interruptions.

What I Learned and What I Hope For

So, what did I learn? The 12-hour session extension is a big improvement. But I’d still love a ‘stay logged in’ option for longer periods.

For now, here’s what works for me: I check the dashboard at the start of my day. Then I use the stats plugin for quick checks in between.

If you’re using Cursor for AI development, this routine can save you a lot of headaches. And I’m really hoping Cursor adds more features soon, like letting us set our own session length. That would make everything even better.