> ## Documentation Index
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# Session Recording

> How PAM captures and stores session activity.

PAM captures everything that happens during a session — every query, command, and response. This gives you a complete record for compliance audits and incident investigation.

## What Gets Recorded

The content depends on the account type:

**PostgreSQL sessions:**

* All SQL queries executed
* Query responses and result summaries (not full result data)
* Timestamps for each action

**SSH sessions:**

* All commands entered
* Command output
* Timestamps for each action

Both Web Access and CLI sessions are recorded the same way.

Recording happens at the [Gateway](/documentation/platform/gateways/overview) level — events are captured, encrypted, and uploaded in real-time. See [Architecture](/documentation/platform/pam/architecture) for details on how this works.

## Storage Options

Recording is always enabled. You can configure where recordings are stored at the **[template](/documentation/platform/pam/templates/overview) level** — all accounts using a template inherit its storage settings.

| Backend         | Description                            |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Internal**    | Stored in Infisical's managed database |
| **External S3** | Stored in your own S3 bucket           |

For most cases, internal storage works fine. Use [External Storage](/documentation/platform/pam/sessions/external-storage) if you need control over data residency or retention.

## Viewing Recordings

1. Go to **Sessions** and click on a session
2. The session detail page shows the full log of activity
3. Use the search bar to find specific content

Recordings are available in real-time for both active and completed sessions.

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="External Storage" icon="cloud" href="/documentation/platform/pam/sessions/external-storage">
    Store recordings in your own S3 bucket.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auditing" icon="clipboard-list" href="/documentation/platform/pam/auditing">
    View the complete audit trail.
  </Card>
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