How to get windows logged in user id from ASP.NET with anonymous access

Question

I have a web application which is set on forms and anonymous access. I have a default page on which I want to get the current windows logged in user, it's an ASP.Net application.

How can I do this?

You can't. Anonymous access means anyone can visit the page without telling the server his identity. WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent will just tell you the server account the web app is running under for anonymous access. — Luc VdV
– Luc VdV, Commented Sep 16, 2016 at 10:48

HatSoft · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-01 08:08:59Z

1

I believe you are looking for the HttpContext.User.Identity.Name

answered Aug 1, 2012 at 8:08

HatSoft

11.3k3 gold badges30 silver badges43 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

Comments

Aghilas Yakoub · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-01 08:17:07Z

0

Hello you can try with this code

   WindowsIdentity wi = WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent();
   var result = wi.Name;
   var anonymous = wi.IsAnonymous; //For ensure your authentification mode

You can use this code

System.Web.HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name

But you must ensure that yo have added your principal in your thread in your security package, maybe httpmodule. (If you have custom authentification and Authorization)

edited Aug 1, 2012 at 8:17

answered Aug 1, 2012 at 8:08

Aghilas Yakoub

29k5 gold badges49 silver badges51 bronze badges

Comments

Jupaol · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-01 08:13:43Z

0

This code works:

        var w = WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent().Name;

        this.HttpContext.Trace.Warn(w);

answered Aug 1, 2012 at 8:13

Jupaol

21.4k9 gold badges71 silver badges101 bronze badges

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

How to get windows logged in user id from ASP.NET with anonymous access

3 Answers 3

Comments

Comments

Comments

Your Answer

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

3 Answers 3

Comments

Comments

Comments

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Related