2004Forum Support forum
Restoring automatic login after a forum security incident
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Creating a bookmark from the URL that appears in the address bar after successfully logging in allows you to return to the forum while remaining logged in.
- Clearing browser cookies and cache may resolve login persistence issues if the browser is using outdated credentials from before a security event.
Depends on
- The discussion dates to 2004 and reflects older browser and forum technology.
- No confirmation provided that either solution fully resolved the issue.
- The nature and scope of the original security incident is not explained.