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title: Why Does SMS Gateway Center Automatically Log Me Out?
description: "**SMS Gateway Center** automatically ends user panel sessions after a period of inactivity and after a maximum session lifetime. This is a deliberate security control designed to protect your account, credits, contacts, and messaging data - especially when a workstation…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/why-does-sms-gateway-center-automatically-log-me-out/"
updated: "2026-06-11"
category: Security / Session Management
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# Why Does SMS Gateway Center Automatically Log Me Out?

**SMS Gateway Center** automatically ends user panel sessions after a period of inactivity and after a maximum session lifetime. This is a deliberate security control designed to protect your account, credits, contacts, and messaging data - especially when a workstation is left unattended or a browser tab stays open on a shared device.

The platform applies these rules system-wide for all user accounts. They are not configured per individual user. Session limits are managed by platform administrator.

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