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title: What counts as activity that keeps my session alive?
description: "Your session stays active when you use the user panel in a normal way - for example: - Navigating between pages and menus - Sending or scheduling messages - Viewing reports, delivery summaries, or account details - Saving settings or submitting forms…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-counts-as-activity-that-keeps-my-session-alive/"
updated: "2026-06-11"
category: Security / Session Management
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# What counts as activity that keeps my session alive?

Your session stays active when you use the user panel in a normal way - for example:

- Navigating between pages and menus
- Sending or scheduling messages
- Viewing reports, delivery summaries, or account details
- Saving settings or submitting forms
- Other actions that load a new page or send a request as part of your work in the dashboard

**What generally does not count as activity**

Some background checks run automatically while you are on a page (such as notification badges or live summary widgets). These are designed not to extend your session if you are otherwise inactive. If you leave a tab open without clicking, typing, or navigating, the idle timer still applies.

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