Staying Logged In To Websites Issue

Ever since upgrading to latest Airport Extreme and Express (vs 6.2.1) I have experienced chronic issues with staying logged into websites regardless of the browser used ( Safari, Firefox, Chrome, iCab). I know there have been "vanishing cookie" issues with specific browsers but my issue shows no favoritism to any specific browser. The only common factor I can trace it to is that it must be an Airport issue. Anyone else experienced anything like this or have a solution?

If you are running v10.6.6, update your software. Latest Snow Leopard version is v10.6.8 and Safari 5.1
Click the Apple menu icon top left in your screen then click Software Update.
And from the Safari menu bar click Safari / Preferences then select the Privacy tab then click: Details
Delete the website url's you have problems accessing then click Done.
Restart your Mac.

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  • Staying logged in to websites with Safari

    Hi all,
    I'm new to MAC and appear to have come up against a common problem i.e. Safari not staying logged into websites despite ticking the 'stay logged in box' Yahoo! is an example of this.
    I've trawled through the net looking for answers but it seems this has been going on for some time.
    Anything new that actually works?
    (Running a new i5 iMAC with OSX 10.6.6)
    Thanks.

    If you are running v10.6.6, update your software. Latest Snow Leopard version is v10.6.8 and Safari 5.1
    Click the Apple menu icon top left in your screen then click Software Update.
    And from the Safari menu bar click Safari / Preferences then select the Privacy tab then click: Details
    Delete the website url's you have problems accessing then click Done.
    Restart your Mac.

  • Why can't I stay logged in to websites anymore?

    Websites no longer remember me. Everything from google to amazon to blog sites. Even when I check the "remember me" box I need to log in every time I visit a site. Getting very annoying.

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  • Staying Logged In on My Iphone

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    If I remember correctly, Apple forgot to change the permissions of the cookies folder.
    There is no fix for it without jailbreaking. I'm sure Apple fixed it in 2.0 (since they rewrote the thing).
    It also depends on the site, too. Facebook used to be fine. Then there was a period where it was impossible to do stuff like send a message, etc. since it would log you out...but now it seems to be fine.

  • TS3274 Why won't I stay logged in on my favorite websites with latest software 7.0.2

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    Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store

  • OS X Yosemite update websites won't stay logged in

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    Try the SMC and PRAM reset.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14222?viewlocale=en_US
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht3964
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  • Since downloading the update for Firefox 3.6.10 all websites that I previously stayed logged into must be logged into everytime I open them. Why? And can this be fixed?

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  • Stay logged in on a website

    Is there a way to stay logged in on a website ?  can the ipad be set to remember username and password ?

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  • Adobe defaulting "stay logged on" is a security issue

    Why is it that when logging on to these forums, the checkbox for staying logged on is turned on by default?  It doesn't even check a cookie or preference to determine the state of the checkbox - it just automatically is switched "on".
    This is a security issue.  It doesn't matter if the user is logging on from their own private computer, or from a public computer, this is a security issue that should be addressed.
    ^_^

    This is a security issue.  It doesn't matter if the user is logging on from their own private computer, or from a public computer, this is a security issue that should be addressed.
    ^_^
    You don't have to be worried about this. These forums will log you out after some time when your system is idle with no activity at all.  Some times I have to login 3 times when I am on these forums.  Security is their highest priority  and up to now they can be commended for what they have done over the last two years.

  • Trouble staying logged into websites

    It seems that after updating to Yosemite and Safari 8, I'm having trouble staying logged into some sites such as Facebook and Netflix. I have the "keep me logged in" button checked too. After a couple minutes or so of browsing or watching an episode, it automatically logs me out. I even tried clearing the Cache on Safari but that didn't help.
    PS. Trying to post this thread, it told me that I was logged out. :/

    Please read this whole message before doing anything.
    This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
    Step 1
    The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
    Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
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    Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
    After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
    *Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
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    The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
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    The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
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  • "Stay logged on" checkbox is ALWAYS CHECKED - this is a security issue

    Could Adobe please change the code for the login screen so that the "Stay logged on" checkbox isn't always checked (on)? 
    It doesn't matter if cookies are enabled, or not, it never remembers my desire to NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY LOGGED ON WHEN I VISIT.
    Cookies aside, this checkbox should never be automatically checked unless the user has expressly decided for it to be so.
    Anyone using a public computer may not remember to uncheck that checkbox; or may not even see it, if the user is in a hurry.  This leaves that user's Adobe account VULNERABLE to anyone who uses that computer after the user is done.  Not just for that hour, or day, but for as long as the cache and cookies are not cleared.  How many accounts have to be ruined (password changed; vulgar/profanity-laced posts; etc.) before Adobe will take this seriously?
    On top of that, I'm sick and tired of having to remember to uncheck that stupid checkbox before typing my password (it always remembers login name - another potential security vulnerability) to log on.
    Stop thinking that you know what's best for everyone in the whole world, Adobe.  That's a very ugly attitude.
    Disrespectfully,
    ^_^

    @Little_Pale_Face, clearing the browsing history on a public computer does NOT clear the login session.  If you use a public computer to access Adobe forums and just close the browser without logging off and without clearing the "Stay logged on" checkbox, and if someone else after you were to enter "https://forums.adobe.com" on that same computer and using the same browser, they won't get a login prompt; they will automatically log on to your account.
    @pwillener I've never had that problem as long as the browser is not closed and as long as lack of activity doesn't exceed 10 minutes, even after clearing the "Stay logged on" checkbox.
    ^_^

  • Safari... can't stay logged into sites after navigating away, or switching to/from other applications.

    Ok so I have a Macbook Pro(2009) with Safari Version 5.1.2 and I can't stay logged into websites. For example.... If I'm logged into facebook, I then navigate to google and then back to facebook, I will then be logged out. Now before you say it, yes, I check the keep me logged in buttons on sites and this is not even close to being exclusive to facebook, just merely an example. This also occurs if I stay on the web page I'm signed in on then open up, lets say, itunes. When I then go back to the webpage, I'm signed out again. This is rediculously frustrating. It makes safari completely unusable with any application or with multiple webpages. I usually love safari and never wanted to switch to any other browser but I don't think I can hold out much longer with this. Also, I'm not sure if theres any other info that someone would need to help diagnose this bug but let me know and I'll post it. Thanks for any help in advance.
    -frustrated safari user

    I, too, have this problem. I have used Macs for years and have never had this problem before. It has just started and I'm not sure if I did a Safari update recently which might have created the issue. From reading on-line posts, this apparently has existed for years and now it is just my turn.
    Firefox works fine; I stay logged in on Firefox 'forever' but I prefer Safari. If it continues, I'll be using Firefox.
    MacBook Pro; OS 10.6.8; Safari 5.1.5

  • Since I updated Firefox I have to constantly re log-in to my Yahoo account such as email. Every time I leave the page I have to log-in to get back into it. I also run OPERA and I do not have that problem with them. I stay logged in. Any suggestions?

    I have windows Vista and have the updated version of Firefox. I also can run OPERA and LUNASCAPE with no problems. When running Firefox I have to constant re log-in to my Yahoo account every time I leave the page. For example: I log in to check my email on Yahoo and then leave my email page. Then when I return to recheck my email I have to log in all over again. I can't stay logged in. If I run my OPERA browser I stay logged in for days without having to sign in all over again.

    Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache. In order to try to fix these problems, the first step is to clear both cookies and the cache.
    Note: ''This will temporarily log you out of all sites you're logged in to.''
    To clear cache and cookies do the following:
    #Go to Firefox > History > Clear recent history or (if no Firefox button is shown) go to Tools > Clear recent history.
    #Under "Time range to clear", select "Everything".
    #Now, click the arrow next to Details to toggle the Details list active.
    #From the details list, check ''Cache'' and ''Cookies'' and uncheck everything else.
    #Now click the ''Clear now'' button.
    Further information can be found in the [[Clear your cache, history and other personal information in Firefox]] article.
    Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!
    "Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
    Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
    '''Try Firefox Safe Mode''' to see if the problem goes away. Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most add-ons.
    ''(If you're not using it, switch to the Default theme.)''
    * You can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by holding the '''Shift''' key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
    * Or open the Help menu and click on the '''Restart with Add-ons Disabled...''' menu item while Firefox is running.
    ''Once you get the pop-up, just select "'Start in Safe Mode"''
    '''''If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode''''', your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]] article for that.
    ''To exit the Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.''
    ''When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help other users who have the same problem.''

  • I updated to the latest version of Safari now I cannot log into certain websites like my online banking.  How do I revert back to an older version?

    I updated to the latest version of Safari now I cannot log into certain websites like my online banking.  Another reason I loved using this computer was autofill, now that does not work the same either, I have to respond twice to get my info to fill in.  I fill out many forms in a day and this change has been so bad that I have downloaded Mozilla Firefox to use instead.  I hope apple fixes these issues but until then how do I revert back to an older version of Safari?

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    Open Keychain Access   /Applications/Utilities
    Select Passwords on the left. Delete any keychains for sites you have problems logging into.
    Relaunch Safari. Go to Safari / Preferences - Autofill. Make sure all three boxes are selected.
    Now navigate to a site, login with your user name and password. You should be prompted to save that data to a new keychain. Click Yes.
    If you still have problems, go to ~/Library/Cookies. Move the Cookies.plist file to the Trash.
    ~ (Tilde) represents your Home folder.
    Try logging into a site again.

  • How do I keep logged in on websites with Safari?

    Hi everyone,
    I have encountered a new problem: Safari can't keep me logged in on some of the sites that I visit daily, like Hotmail, Flickr, iMDB, ebay and Gmail. The browser remembers my usernames & passwords, but I still get logged off automatically within a few hours once I logged into a site. Firefox doesn't have this problem. Is it possible to stay logged in using Safari? Thanks!

    Sometimes cookies can get corrupted. You'll have to recover your password for those sites before proceeding so that you can re-enter them after taking the steps below.
    Safari menu -> Preferences -> Security -> edit the cookies and delete the cookies for the sites that are misbehaving. I'm seeing a similar issue in Safari 3.0.4, and just did that solution. We'll see if it solves it or not.
    Message was edited by: a brody

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