How to logout with jquery or just javascript using form authentication?

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I'm using forms authentication in my web application. Is there any way to logout (FormsAuthentication.SignOut;) using jQuery library or javascript?

Just think of ajax like any other page request, except it is done without a redirect or a hidden iframe. — Zoidberg
– Zoidberg, Commented Mar 4, 2011 at 2:17

alex · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 02:13:48Z

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You could request that with XHR, except you will need to update your page to reflect the new state.

answered Mar 4, 2011 at 2:13

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Zoidberg Over a year ago

By far the best answer here. Thank you for explaining it so elegantly.

Vadim · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 02:16:31Z

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Yes, you will need to create a controller action, if you're using MVC or a generic handler if you're using WebForms. This handler/action will need to call the FormsAuthentication.SignOut method. In jQuery you will need to make an ajax call to this action/handler.

$.post('/url/of/signout/action', null, function(data) {
   //handle successful logout
});

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smartcaveman · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 02:13:49Z

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Yes. You have to send an ajax request to the server. Look at ajax in the jquery documentation. http://api.jquery.com/jQuery.ajax/

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