diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index b4b173414..31e3cca14 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ ENCRYPT=false
 COOKIE_NAME=snipeit_session
 COOKIE_DOMAIN=null
 SECURE_COOKIES=false
-API_TOKEN_EXPIRATION_YEARS=40
+API_TOKEN_EXPIRATION_YEARS=15
 
 # --------------------------------------------
 # OPTIONAL: SECURITY HEADER SETTINGS