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title: I was actively working – why was I still logged out?
description: "Check which situation applies: **A. Maximum session lifetime** If you logged in in the morning and were still working in the afternoon, logout after roughly 8 hours is expected. Sign in again to start a new session. **B. Idle timeout**…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/i-was-actively-working-why-was-i-still-logged-out/"
updated: "2026-06-11"
category: Security / Session Management
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# I was actively working – why was I still logged out?

Check which situation applies:

**A. Maximum session lifetime**
If you logged in in the morning and were still working in the afternoon, logout after roughly 8 hours is expected. Sign in again to start a new session.

**B. Idle timeout**
If you were reading a long report, on a call, or had the tab in the background without interacting with the panel, the system may treat that as inactivity.

**C. Browser or network issues**
Cookies blocked, private browsing restrictions, VPN changes, or switching networks can sometimes interrupt session continuity. Try a supported browser, allow cookies for your SMS Gateway Center domain, and avoid mixing multiple login sessions across browsers unless needed.

**D. Multiple tabs or devices**
Logging in elsewhere or clearing site data can affect your current session.

If logout happens **repeatedly within a few minutes while you are actively clicking and navigating**, contact support with the approximate time, browser, and whether it happens on one page or across the panel.

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[Why is automatic logout required?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/why-is-automatic-logout-required/)

[What counts as activity that keeps my session alive?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-counts-as-activity-that-keeps-my-session-alive/)

[What happens when my session expires?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-happens-when-my-session-expires/)

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