Why Do I Keep Getting Logged Out

The Short Answer

After you log in, if you are frequently bounced back to the front page with the login box showing (instead of the logout button) then you probably have security settings on your system that prevent cookies from being stored. You will need to fix this to use this site.

Allowing Session Cookies

This site, like most that require a login, uses session cookies to implement authentication. Check your cookie settings as follows:

Internet Explorer 6

Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Advanced

The configuration shown to the right is the most restrictive configuration that works. Ensure that either first-party cookies are accepted, OR session cookies are allowed.

Firefox 2

Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Exceptions

To ensure cookies from this site are allowed, enter http://wildfire.atgis.com.au as the address, and click Allow.


Home News Help Apply For Access Create Maps Links About Contact Us Email: Password: create account reset password	Back to help Why Do I Keep Getting Logged Out The Short Answer After you log in, if you are frequently bounced back to the front page with the login box showing (instead of the logout button) then you probably have security settings on your system that prevent cookies from being stored. You will need to fix this to use this site. Allowing Session Cookies This site, like most that require a login, uses session cookies to implement authentication. Check your cookie settings as follows: Internet Explorer 6 Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Advanced The configuration shown to the right is the most restrictive configuration that works. Ensure that either first-party cookies are accepted, OR session cookies are allowed. Firefox 2 Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Exceptions To ensure cookies from this site are allowed, enter `http://wildfire.atgis.com.au` as the address, and click Allow.