Set a concurrent session limit by user or role

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title: Set a concurrent session limit by user or role
description: You can set a concurrent session limit on a specific user or on a particular role.
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# Set a concurrent session limit by user or role

You can set a concurrent session limit on a specific user or on a particular role.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **User Administration** > **Users** or **User Administration** > **Roles**.

2.  Select a user or role to set a concurrent session limit, select the **Limit Concurrent Sessions** check box, and select **Update**.

    The user or role has a limit of how many concurrent sessions can be open at one time.