How to log out user from web site using FORM authentication?

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I am using FORM authentication, together with Realm. I would like to know how can I log out.

The only solution so far is to close browser, but that's not acceptable from the usability standpoint.

Thanks for adding the solution in bold! Has probably (not tested yet but seems right) saved me from surfing the web for half an hour. — Zhubarb
– Zhubarb, Commented Feb 4, 2013 at 11:18

Jacob Mattison · Accepted Answer · 2009-06-22 14:57:00Z

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Most likely, invalidating the session (HttpSession's "invalidate()" command) will log out the user -- when you close the browser, you're doing the equivalent.

answered Jun 22, 2009 at 14:57

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Aaron Digulla · Accepted Answer · 2009-06-22 14:52:20Z

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Most forms of authentication use a cookie on the browser to track the session, so you only need to delete that cookie. The Firefox plugin Web Developer can give you a list of cookies for the current domain.

answered Jun 22, 2009 at 14:52

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