How does auto-login work?
When you log into the site, you may choose to have the site remember your username and password by checking the “Auto Login” checkbox. Subsequent visits to the site will not require you to enter your username and password. To disable this feature, click the “Sign Out” link in the upper right hand corner of the banner.
Auto-login stores a cookie on your computer so that when you return to NationStates, you are logged straight in as your nation. This is handy if you’re the only person using your computer. But if you’re not, you should turn auto-login off (via your “Settings”). This means you’ll need to log in manually each time you visit the site. Note: clicking “Logout” does not turn off auto-login. Next time you visit the site, you’ll be auto-logged in again. The only way to turn off auto-login is to change your Settings.
Our site uses a unique identifier to authenticate your login. This identifier is called a “cookie.” Once you have logged in TheStreet.com will automatically assign you a cookie. The cookie file exists primarily so you won’t have to re-enter your password each time you access our site. If you do not have a cookie-enabled browser, or if you reject the cookie, your login attempt will fail and you will be unable to access our site. Note: If you use a second computer (e.g. home v. office) you will need to log in again on the second computer. This is because TheStreet.com only sets a cookie on the first computer you use to access our site. You may log in on a second computer, but you will need to re-enter your username and password.
