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# Restart After X Number of Days of Continuous Uptime

> Automatically restart Mac computers after a set number of days of continuous uptime using this Blueprint parameter. Improve performance and stability.

<Callout icon="earth-americas" color="#B84A7A" iconType="regular">This guide applies to all device platforms</Callout>

### About the Restart after X Number of Days Parameter

The "Restart after x number of days of continuous uptime" parameter will force a device to restart once the set number of days of uptime has been reached.

### How It Works

This parameter monitors device uptime and automatically triggers a restart when the specified number of continuous days is reached. This helps ensure devices receive regular restarts for optimal performance and security updates.

### Enabling the Parameter

Once you are in the Parameters tab of the Blueprint you wish to edit and have enabled the "Restart after x number of days of continuous uptime" Parameter, follow these steps to complete the configuration:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set Restart Days">
    Input the desired number of days until forced restart.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Notifications">
    Optionally, click the bell icon to mute notifications for this Parameter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Configuration">
    Click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Restart Notifications

Users will receive a banner notification starting 5 days before the enforcement deadline. Clicking on the notification will open the Iru Endpoint Menu Bar App.

### Enforcement Deadline Reached

Once the enforcement deadline has been reached, the Iru Endpoint menu bar app will open, displaying a 30-minute countdown, giving the user time to close all programs and save their work. Users can defer the forced restart for an hour at a time, up to a maximum additional 24 hours past the deadline.