SSL, ASP.net and Login Pages

pipeline · 10-03-2006, 01:19 PM

I have a site which I would like to add a login system to.

The content being protected isn't sensitive as such, but a login would be useful for allowing users to customise the viewing experience.

I would like to process a login request using ASP.NET in a secure SSL folder so as to protect the information being sent over HTTP and avoid any potential interception.

ASP.NET will flop out an authentication cookie, but is this cookie available for use in files outside the SSL folder?

For example, if the user is logged in, it would be useful to present a welcome message on the front page of the site.

WhiskyFudge · 10-03-2006, 05:03 PM

It is quite possible to have a single sign on for multiple app domains, but all domains need to be on the same domain, but can be on different sub domains.

You can find an article about it here http://www.codeproject.com/aspnet/as...nglesignon.asp

I have done similar things before, although I can't find the article I used.

Hope that helps

Jas

pipeline · 10-03-2006, 05:16 PM

cheers Jas, figured it was possible in theory, but then there's always little quirks with .net!

10-03-2006, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
pipeline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	SSL, ASP.net and Login Pages I have a site which I would like to add a login system to. The content being protected isn't sensitive as such, but a login would be useful for allowing users to customise the viewing experience. I would like to process a login request using ASP.NET in a secure SSL folder so as to protect the information being sent over HTTP and avoid any potential interception. ASP.NET will flop out an authentication cookie, but is this cookie available for use in files outside the SSL folder? For example, if the user is logged in, it would be useful to present a welcome message on the front page of the site.

10-03-2006, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
WhiskyFudge Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,484	It is quite possible to have a single sign on for multiple app domains, but all domains need to be on the same domain, but can be on different sub domains. You can find an article about it here http://www.codeproject.com/aspnet/as...nglesignon.asp I have done similar things before, although I can't find the article I used. Hope that helps Jas __________________ Jason Robbins jason@catalyst2.com

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10-03-2006, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
pipeline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	cheers Jas, figured it was possible in theory, but then there's always little quirks with .net!