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getting active directory username

HI

My scenario is that i am using Active Directory user to login on my web application so i didnt want to re authenticate user when he access my web application(it ll automatically be authenticated). SO i need active windows client username in my web application. I try HttpContext but it give null value on Client side. On Deployment senario HttpContext return null value.

maz3tt

> I try HttpContext but it give null value on Client side

That's not too surprising, HttpContext is intended to be used on the server side as part of your ASP.NET application.

The analog on the client side would be:

            using (var wi = System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent())
            {
                Console.WriteLine(wi.Name);
            }

As to actually pulling this off, you will probably also need to make sure that IIS is enabled for Windows Authentication mode.

Marked As Answer byReymarx GeredaMSFT, OwnerTuesday, September 15, 2009 1:22 PM

BinaryCoder

I have solved it by using hostname instead of ip of the server and the reauthentication windows popup is not appearing anymore.

Marked As Answer bymaz3tt Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:04 AM

maz3tt

            using (var wi = System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent())
            {
                Console.WriteLine(wi.Name);
            }

As to actually pulling this off, you will probably also need to make sure that IIS is enabled for Windows Authentication mode.