diff --git a/configuration/configuration.py b/configuration/configuration.py
index 639e1b6..bd6b8b4 100644
--- a/configuration/configuration.py
+++ b/configuration/configuration.py
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ LOGIN_REQUIRED = environ.get('LOGIN_REQUIRED', 'False').lower() == 'true'
 
 # The length of time (in seconds) for which a user will remain logged into the web UI before being prompted to
 # re-authenticate. (Default: 1209600 [14 days])
-LOGIN_TIMEOUT = environ.get('LOGIN_TIMEOUT', None)
+LOGIN_TIMEOUT = int(environ.get('LOGIN_TIMEOUT', None))
 
 # Setting this to True will display a "maintenance mode" banner at the top of every page.
 MAINTENANCE_MODE = environ.get('MAINTENANCE_MODE', 'False').lower() == 'true'