You could be automatically logged out if inactive.

Some parts of the site has an automatic security/logout function: If you don't use the site for a certain period of time you are automatically logged out, even if a page is open in your browser.

Using the site means loading new pages. If you just have one page displayed and you don't click on any links, then the site is not used.
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No, it is not. You have to explicitly logout before closing your browser.

It is very easy to verify this:

• go to the site, login
• close your browser by either closing just the current window (assuming you have other browser windows open) or closing all open browser windows.
• then start the browser again and come back to the site.

You will notice that the site remembers that you are logged in.

 

 

In order to logout select Logout at the top of the page.

You will notice that you have logged out in that the "User login" area with its Username and Password will be visible.

Why should I logout?

There are several reasons why you may want to logout.

First of all, if you are on a public computer you definitely want to logout when you leave the computer so no one else can access the site and impersonate you.
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You will see the "Log out" menu link at the top of the page and you will see your name. If you see the User login area with its Username and Password, then you are not logged in.

 

 

Click on the Request new password? link underneath the Login / Password entry area. On the next page just simply type in your email address and click on E-Mail new password.

The system will generate a new temporary password and email it to you.

As soon as you receive this temporary password please login and change your password by going to "My account".

The temporary password that was sent to you through email is not secure, so please change it as soon as possible.

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In the Login area on the page type in your user name and your password and then click on the Login button.

You will see a brief message saying "Thank you for logging in, ..." and then you are forwarded to the page you where before.

Of course, you need to be a registered user before logging in.

Did you complete the registration process?

Did you click on the Finish Button?

If you did not click the Finish button in the second step of the registration process then the registration did not take place and you will not get an account activation email. Please go back and register again.

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In the Login area select the Register now! link, this will take you to the User Registration form.

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Being registered and logged in gives you several benefits:

• you will have a persistent profile on the site,
• people will recognize you and your works,
• you help build a community
• you can use comments, notifications
• you can send and receive personal messages
• and some parts of the site are only visible if you are logged in.