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ASP.NET Windows Authentication logout

How do you logout when using Windows authentication in ASP.NET like this web.config?

<authentication mode="Windows" />

I've already tried the following unsuccessfully. It redirects, but does not log out the user.

void logoutButton_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) {
    HttpContext.Current.Session.Clear();
    HttpContext.Current.Session.Abandon();
    ViewState.Clear();
    FormsAuthentication.SignOut();
    Response.Redirect("/");
}

Background Info:

I have to use Windows authentication because I need to impersonate the identity using Active Directory to gain access to local files. And I cannot impersonate using Forms authentication because the HttpContext.Current.User.Identity won't be a WindowsIdentity. Impersonate using Forms Authentication

Solution

  • No server-side logout button will work when using "Windows" authentication. You must use "Forms" authentication if you want a logout button, or close the user's browser.