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title: Quick Start
description: "Use this quick setup guide if you want to get SessionQuota Pro working in a few minutes. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=) ## Recommended first configuration 1. Go to `Settings -> SessionQuota Pro`. 2. Set a global session limit. 3. Choose an enforcement mode.…"
url: "https://handyplugins.co/docs/sessionquota-quick-start/"
updated: "2026-03-16"
category: SessionQuota Pro
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# Quick Start

Use this quick setup guide if you want to get SessionQuota Pro working in a few minutes.

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## Recommended first configuration

1. Go to `Settings -> SessionQuota Pro`.
2. Set a global session limit.
3. Choose an enforcement mode.
4. Save your settings.
5. Test the behavior with two browsers or devices.

## Step 1: set the global session limit

The global session limit controls how many active sessions a user can have at once.

- `1` means one active session per user
- `2` means two active sessions per user
- `0` means unlimited sessions

For most sites, start with one of these:

- Membership or course site: `1`
- Store or client portal: `1` or `2`
- Team or editorial site: `2` or `3`

## Step 2: choose an enforcement mode

Pick the behavior you want when a user reaches the limit:

- `Block new login`: stop the new login attempt
- `Logout oldest session(s)`: make room by removing the oldest session
- `Logout all other sessions`: keep only the latest session active

If you want the strictest setup, use `Logout all other sessions`.

## Step 3: enable frontend session control if needed

If you want users to manage their own active sessions from the frontend:

1. Leave `Enable automatic dashboard placement` enabled.
2. Or place the available shortcodes on your own account page.

See Frontend Session Management for details.

## Step 4: test the setup

Test with two different browsers or devices:

1. Sign in as the same user on Device A.
2. Sign in again on Device B.
3. Confirm the result matches your selected enforcement mode.

## Step 5: add advanced rules if needed

After the basic setup works, you can add:

- Role-based limits
- Membership-based limits
- User-specific overrides
- Blocked login recovery by email
- Monitoring and alerts

## Recommended rollout path

If you are unsure where to start, use this order:

1. Global limit
2. Enforcement mode
3. Frontend session controls
4. Advanced limits
5. Monitoring and alerts