# witcheer's Wingtips #24: gateway sessions do not auto-reset by default

Written by [witcheer](https://x.com/witcheer) at Nous Research. Republished with credit.

Canonical: https://hermeswatcher.com/wingtips/24  
Published: 2026-07-18  
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Sources: [Hermes docs: Sessions](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/sessions)


Hermes Wingtips #24: gateway sessions do not auto-reset by default.

the default is `session_reset: mode: none`, so a Telegram or Discord chat keeps its history across restarts until you say otherwise. if you want a clean slate on a schedule, opt in:

(1) `idle` resets after `idle_minutes` of quiet (default 1440, so 24h)

(2) `daily` resets once a day at `at_hour` (default 4, local time)

(3)  `both` resets on whichever comes first

before any auto-reset it saves memories and skills first.