diff --git a/app/core/config.py b/app/core/config.py
index 6878b85..78b2e17 100644
--- a/app/core/config.py
+++ b/app/core/config.py
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
     # ── Auth ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     SECRET_KEY: str = "change-me-in-production-use-a-real-secret"
     ALGORITHM: str = "HS256"
-    ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES: int = 30
+    ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES: int = 60  # Phase 1: raised 30 -> 60 for fewer re-logins
     REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES: int = 60 * 24 * 7  # 7 days
 
     # ── CORS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────