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# Privileged session

A **privileged session** is an interactive session where a user accesses a system, application, or network using elevated permissions, such as those of an administrator or superuser. These [sessions](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/session-management/) are often associated with sensitive data and critical infrastructure, making their secure management essential to reducing the risk of misuse, breaches, or operational disruption.

In Devolutions solutions, such as Devolutions PAM and Devolutions Server, privileged sessions can be securely initiated, monitored, and [recorded](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/session-recording/). Devolutions PAM allows administrators to control who initiates these sessions, how credentials are injected, and when access is permitted, ensuring full accountability and [compliance](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/compliance-reporting/). Privileged session monitoring captures session activity in real time or via recordings, helping organizations detect suspicious behavior, maintain security standards, and meet audit requirements.

Privileged sessions can be interactive, automated, or launched through tools like Remote Desktop Manager using credential injection, templates, or scripts. This helps streamline administrative tasks while protecting privileged credentials from exposure.

#### Privileged session aliases

* Privileged user session
* Elevated access session
* Administrative session
* PAM session

#### Related topics

* [External PAM integrations](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/external-pam-integrations/)
* [Logs, reports, and audits](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/logs-reports-audits/)
* [Permissions/RBAC/Roles](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/permissions-rbac-roles/)

#### See also

* [Devolutions PAM: A simple, secure privileged access management solution for IT teams of any size](https://youtu.be/VDNiaZT9yoQ?feature=shared\&t=233)


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