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Session Management
Security
How a site keeps you logged in safely.
Definition
Session management is how a service remembers you after you log in, usually using a session cookie or token.
In plain English
How a site keeps you logged in safely.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Weak sessions can let attackers steal login sessions and access private accounts.
Example
Example: A site logs you out after inactivity and protects session cookies.