Using Session.Add

[shaqtus]

I'm using the Session.Add command to track the login status of members on my website.

E.g.
Session.Add("LoginState", "true");

Is this the proper way to track login status, or will it slow down the site?

Also, where do I store the credentials of members? For example, in certain parts of the site, I need to access the first name of the user that is logged in. Do I also store this in session?

 

[jmeckley]

I wouldn't, I would use the Authentication module. You can use Forms authentication and hook in to the membership provider if necessary. I'm sure there are plenty of examples on the web of overriding forms authentication.

Jason Meckley
Programmer

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