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| − | A session ID | + | A session ID, also known as a session identifier, or session token is a unique number that a website server assigns to a user for the duration of his or her site visit. It's like a musician being given a number for the length of an audition or recording session. The number helps the producer identify and connect with the right player during the session. |
Session IDs are most commonly used for online shopping, online banking, booking online travel and single-site activities. Session IDs are time sensitive and last only as long as a user is actively engaged on a site. | Session IDs are most commonly used for online shopping, online banking, booking online travel and single-site activities. Session IDs are time sensitive and last only as long as a user is actively engaged on a site. | ||
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