Automatic Login Feature?

[Brian Widiker]

Hello,

I was just wondering if there is something wrong with the automatic login feature. I try to use it, but when I come back to the site I still have to type my name and password . Is it malfuntioning or am I missing something?

Thanks
Brian

[Pete Riddle]

It's been working fine for me.

[Glenn Van Reason]

Make sure you have cookies enabled.

[DanEpps]

Also, make sure you simply close the browser when leaving the site and do not click "Logout." If you logout the cookie is destroyed and you will have to login next visit.

[Brian Widiker]

Thanks guys .Dan hit it on the head .
I was thinking i still was suppose to logout .
I wonder how many times it will take for me
to remember.Wanna place your odds?

Brian

[DanEpps]

Don't feel bad...that is a very common problem.

Here is how it works (for all sites, not just Thermwood):

When you login, a cookie is written to your computer with the session information. If the site (and your browser settings) allow it, the session information may be made persistant so that your login status is maintained after you leave the site.

The session information in the cookie is updated with your logged-in status when you login. If you logout before exiting the browser, the cookie is updated again with your new status and you have to login next visit.

Everytime you connect to the site the cookie is read before you ever see the home page. If your status is listed as persistant and logged-in, you do not have to login again.

Other information is stored in the cookie as well. Many times the sections of a site that you are allowed to view or are prohibited from viewing are contained in the cookie. This keeps the site from having to lookup your user information every time you visit the site thus lowering the load on the server.