> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/view/opened-sessions.md). # Opened sessions The ***Opened sessions*** feature shows currently running sessions by type and for the local machine only. The ***Opened Sessions*** can be accessed from the ***navigation pane*** menu. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Windows" %} ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_windows_RDMWin2057.png) It is also located in the [View](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/view/) tab of the ribbon. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_windows_RDMWin2052.png) You can give the focus to an opened session by double-clicking it from the list. All of the embedded sessions are listed and the external sessions will appear if Remote Desktop Manager is able to discover the specific type of session. ***Opened sessions*** can be sorted by types: * ***Running sessions (Local)*** * ***Running sessions (Global)*** * ***Hidden session tabs*** * ***VPN groups (Opened)*** * ***Entry states*** #### Running sessions (local) #### Running sessions (global) With an SQL workspace, you can monitor currently running sessions, provided they have been opened within Remote Desktop Manager. For many reasons beyond our control, it is possible for a session to be terminated without Remote Desktop Manager being aware that this has occurred. This can happen, for example, if Remote Desktop Manager is not running when another application ends. Therefore, any terminated session will remain listed in the log. You may manually mark it as closed via the contextual menu by selecting ***Flag as closed***. To review a detailed log, double click on a session entry. #### Hidden session tab Some sessions, like ***SSH port forward***, can be hidden from the dashboard when the connection is established. When these sessions are hidden, they are not displayed in the ***Local sessions***. Select ***Hidden sessions*** from the combo box above the entry list to display hidden sessions only. #### VPN groups (opened) Sessions can be configured to use a VPN Group. When multiple sessions are using the same VPN group, it will appear in this section with the number of opened connections using that same group. #### Entry states You can see the status of the entries in the selected database. There are different viewing options. You can choose to show entries from all users and checked out, locked, or running entries. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_windows_RDMWin2206.png) ### Notes * Remote Desktop Manager tries to detect opened sessions even if they were not launched from the application. It uses the name of the process to accomplish this task. * VPN sessions do not appear in the list. {% endtab %} {% tab title="macOS" %} ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac0010.png) It is also located in the [View](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/view/) tab of the ribbon. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac0011.png) You can give the focus to an opened session by double-clicking it from the list. All of the embedded sessions are listed and the external sessions will appear if Remote Desktop Manager is able to discover the specific type of session. ***Opened sessions*** can be sorted by types: * ***Running sessions (local)*** * ***Running sessions (global)*** * ***Hidden session tabs*** * ***Entry states*** #### Running sessions (local) ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac0012.png) #### Running sessions (global) With an SQL workspace, you can monitor currently running sessions, provided they have been opened within Remote Desktop Manager. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac0013.png) For many reasons beyond our control, it is possible for a session to be terminated without Remote Desktop Manager being aware that this has occurred. This can happen, for example, if Remote Desktop Manager is not running when another application ends. Therefore, any terminated session will remain listed in the log. You may manually mark it as closed via the contextual menu by selecting ***Flag as closed***. To review a detailed log, double click on a session entry. #### Hidden session tab Some sessions, like ***SSH port forward***, can be hidden from the dashboard when the connection is established. When these sessions are hidden, they are not displayed in the ***Local sessions***. Select ***Hidden sessions*** from the combo box above the entry list to display hidden sessions only. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac0015.png) #### Entry states You can see the status of the entries in the selected database. There are different viewing options. You can choose to show entries from all users and checked out, locked, or running entries. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_rdm_mac_RDMMac0014.png) ### Notes * Remote Desktop Manager tries to detect opened sessions even if they were not launched from the application. It uses the name of the process to accomplish this task. * VPN sessions do not appear in the list. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/view/opened-sessions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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