# Session

A period during which a user interacts with the site (ends after 30 minutes of inactivity by default).

**Source:** “A session is a period of time during which a user interacts with your website or app.” [About Analytics sessions (Analytics Help)](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/9191807)

See also: [Engaged session](/reference/glossary/engaged-session), [Key event](/reference/glossary/key-event).

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/session