c#: Can't initialize password textbox -- c#

Re: Can't initialize password textbox

Parrot
3/3/2008 7:17:02 AM

Then how do programmers handle initializing passwords for those who want
their password remembered? I know that when I want my password remembered
the password is intialized with asteriks in the box. It seems to me the
only way to do it is to put the password in a hidden field and then access
that field if nothing is entered in the password box by the user.
Dave

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Re: Can't initialize password textbox

Jon Skeet [C# MVP]
3/3/2008 7:27:13 AM

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That should usually be handled on the client, by the browser itself.
Most browsers are able to store passwords in a safe way - unlike
having it in the page.

Personally I try to avoid the server needing to have the plaintext
password available in the first place, aside from during password
changes. Usually, only a hash should be available.

Re: Can't initialize password textbox

Ignacio Machin ( .NET/ C# MVP )
3/3/2008 7:47:56 AM

Hi,

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Have you read the docs? maybe that is the expected way.
IMO it should be like that, otherwise a savvy user could do a right click,
see code and see your password just there.

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