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Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

Unread post by Mike Ratledge »

If you are having problems where the system is forcing you to log in again (possibly over and over), clear your cache - usually <Shift><F5> on Windows-based browsers, no clue for Linux/iOS and for Android you have to use the Application manager to clear the cache for the browser(s0 apps. Again, mobile iOS - no clue, sorry.

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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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For me nothing fixed the problem related to cache/history, I even cleared EVERYTHING (including all logins/passwords). The only time it would log me out again is when I went to my bookmark (http://unitedcardists.com/search.php?se ... nreadposts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and then immediately would log me out, but manually navigating around was fine before.

I then logged in using HTTPS and then updated my bookmark to HTTPS (search.php?search_id=unreadposts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and now it all works.

So I think the solution is to have everybody fully switch over to HTTPS (which is always a good idea anyhow) as the non-SSL method still has bugs that logs people out no matter how much they clear cache.

- Was using Chrome Version 48.0.2564.116 m (will update and see if any improvement if that was related)


EDIT - something still screwy as I just got logged out again, but using my unread bookmark and jumping around still fine for a while now again.
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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The only reason to clear cache / history is to flush all those old URLS that still use the HTTP protocol. (Chrome loves to present you with often visited sites for example)

I have found that chrome will tend to log you out after you close the browser, but IE doesn't. I'll poke about to see if there's a setting for time limited cookies to be turned off.
(Of course this could be to do with the chrome settings!)
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

Unread post by 4.of.Clubs »

I switched to HTTP a while back from HTTPS since Chrome kept complaining about the certificate, and had issues staying logged in past few days.

Switching back to HTTPS like Nate mentioned fixed the problem. Thanks!
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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Is anyone besides myself having problems with staying logged in even after having the box checked to log in every time you visit the site?
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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Yes, and it has gotten worse recently, but only in my laptop...for some reason, I stay logged on when I use my iPad...strange :?
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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same here Ipad has remained logged in for a good month now, on PC if I refresh the forums after 30-45 minutes it logs me out. The worst is when im writing a long post and hit submit and it takes me to the log in screen because I have to be logged in to post. Then I have to rewrite the post from the beginning! Gotten into the habit of copying all my posts into a word document before submitting for fear of losing it.
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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Thanks for your responses. I thought I was doing something wrong and now I'm relieved that it's not just me.
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JuFiN wrote:The worst is when im writing a long post and hit submit and it takes me to the log in screen because I have to be logged in to post. Then I have to rewrite the post from the beginning! Gotten into the habit of copying all my posts into a word document before submitting for fear of losing it.
JuFin, when this happens, try hitting the 'back' button (previous page) to go back to your last page, your message still might be there. Try to re-submit it and if it gives you the same error, then repeat and copy/paste.
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

Unread post by montecarlojoe »

I had teething problems myself when we first switched over to https - but after clearing cookies etc and making sure my shortcuts included the HTTPS part I don't have an issue on any platfrom.

THat last one cause the most problems for me! So its a good idea to check any pinned favourites, desktop shortcuts etc, and even delete your history so autofill doesn't try to take you to the HTTP address.
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Re: Problems logging in - especially on HTTPS (secure) side

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My problems started when I deleted my history and cache on Chrome. That's when I noticed.
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