Source: https://api.octoperf.com/doc/account/profile/sessions/

# Managing Sessions

A **session** represents an active login to your OctoPerf account from a specific device. 
You can view all your active sessions, see details about each one, and terminate sessions you no longer need.

![Manage Sessions](https://api.octoperf.com/doc/account/profile/sessions/img/user-sessions.png "Manage Sessions")

## Why This Matters

When you log in to OctoPerf, you create a session on that device. 
If you log in from multiple devices, each login is a separate session. Being able to see and manage these sessions helps you:

- **Secure your account**: Remove access from lost or stolen devices
- **Monitor activity**: See which devices are currently logged in
- **Clean up**: Disconnect from devices you no longer use
- **Maintain control**: Ensure only devices you own can access your account

## Understanding Session Information

For each session, you see:

- **Operating System**: The OS of the device (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.) shown as an icon
- **Browser**: The web browser being used (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) shown as an icon
- **IP Address**: The network address of the device
- **User Agent**: A description combining the browser and OS (e.g., "Chrome 120 on Linux")
- **Last Updated**: When the session was last active
- **Expires At**: The date when this session automatically expires
- **Time Left**: Days, hours, and minutes remaining until the session expires
- **Current Session Indicator**: A checkmark (✓) shows which session you're currently using

## Terminating Sessions

You can remove individual sessions or clear multiple sessions at once.

### Terminate One Session

1. Find the session you want to remove
2. Click **Terminate**
   - If it's your current session, the button says **Disconnect** instead
3. Confirm when prompted

### Terminate Your Current Session

Clicking **Disconnect** on your current session (marked with ✓) will:

- End your current login
- Log you out of the application
- Require you to log in again

### Terminate Multiple Sessions

1. Check the boxes next to the sessions you want to remove
2. Click **Terminate [X] Sessions**
3. Confirm when prompted

To skip the confirmation dialog and terminate immediately, hold **Ctrl** (or **Cmd** on Mac) while clicking the button.

### Terminate All Sessions

Click **Terminate All** to remove every active session except the one you're currently using. Confirm when prompted.

## Session Expiration

Sessions automatically expire for security.

- **Expires At**: Shows the exact date and time the session will automatically expire
- **Time Left**: Counts down the remaining time (shows days, hours, and minutes)
- **Expired**: Once a session expires, it appears with an "Expired" label and you can no longer use it

## Refreshing the List

Click **Refresh** to reload the sessions list and see the latest information. This is useful if you recently logged in from a new device and want to verify it appears in the list.

## Tips for Managing Sessions

- **Check regularly**: Review your sessions periodically to catch unauthorized access
- **Terminate old devices**: If you've upgraded your device, terminate the old session
- **Monitor the list**: Unfamiliar IP addresses or browsers may indicate unauthorized access
- **Keep current**: Remove expired sessions to keep your list clean

## Security Best Practices

- Terminate sessions immediately if you believe a device is compromised
- Log out when using shared or public computers (this terminates that session)
- Review sessions after password changes or security events
- Remove sessions from devices you no longer own or control

## Related Documentation

- [Account Settings](https://api.octoperf.com/doc/account/profile/) — Manage your account profile and preferences
- [API Keys](https://api.octoperf.com/doc/account/profile/#apikey) — Create and manage API authentication tokens
- [Administration: User Sessions](https://api.octoperf.com/doc/administration/user-sessions/) — For administrators managing sessions across all users
- [Security](https://api.octoperf.com/doc/security/) — Learn more about account security features