> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hoopdev-docs-improve-idp-sso-pages.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Monitoring Sessions

> Learn how to track and audit connection usage through the Sessions interface

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The Sessions interface provides a comprehensive view of all connection activities across your organization. You can monitor active sessions, review past activities, and investigate specific actions taken by users.

## Sessions Overview

The Sessions page displays a list of all connection activities with key information:

* User who initiated the session
* Connection name and type
* Session ID for reference
* Timestamp and duration
* Status indicators

### Filtering and Search

Use the top filters to narrow down sessions:

* **User**: Filter by specific team members
* **Connection**: View sessions for particular connections
* **Type**: Filter by connection type (database, application, etc.)
* **Period**: Select a specific time range

## Session Details

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Clicking on a session opens a detailed view that shows:

### Connection Information

* Session start and end times
* Connection type and name
* User who initiated the session

### Activity Log

For database connections:

* SQL queries executed
* Query results
* Execution timestamps

For application and SSH connections:

* Commands executed
* Command output
* Terminal sessions

## Session Actions

From the session details view, you can:

* Re-run a query to verify results or troubleshoot issues
* Copy session ID for reference
* Download session logs
* Share session details with reviewers

## Integration with Access Requests

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    Sessions may require approval before starting if JIT access requests are enabled for the connection
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    Individual commands or queries may need approval during the session
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## Best Practices

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  <Card title="Regular Audits" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Periodically review session logs for security and compliance
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  <Card title="Investigation" icon="fingerprint">
    Use session IDs to track specific activities during incident response
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  <Card title="Compliance" icon="check-double">
    Maintain session records for audit requirements
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  <Card title="Performance" icon="chart-line">
    Monitor session patterns to optimize connection usage
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## Learn More

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  <Card title="JIT Access Requests" icon="shield-check" href="/learn/features/access-requests/jit">
    Learn about session approval workflows
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  <Card title="Action Access Requests" icon="code" href="/learn/features/access-requests/action">
    Understand command-level approval processes
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