WebSecurity - UserExists()
❮ WebSecurity
Definition
The UserExists() method indicates if the user exists in the WebSecurity database.
C# and VB Syntax
WebSecurity.UserExists(userName)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| userName | String | The user name |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Boolean | true if the user exists, otherwise false |
Errors and Exceptions
Any access to the WebSecurity object throws an InvalidOperationException if:
- The InitializeDatabaseConnection() method has not been called
- SimpleMembership is not initialized (or disabled in the website configuration)
Remarks
The UserExists() method only verifies that the user exists in the user profile table.
It does not verify that a membership account exists for that user, or that the user is confirmed, or logged in.
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