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rzemanfl

(31,130 posts) Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:04 PM Jan 1

Fixed. Why can't I stay logged in to DU today?

Last edited Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:06 AM - Edit history (1)

Is this a problem for others? The keep me logged in box is always checked. I tried unchecking it but that didn't work/

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Fixed. Why can't I stay logged in to DU today? (Original Post) rzemanfl Jan 1 OP

Do you have any cookie-removing extensions in your browser? OR ... usonian Jan 1 #1

I don't think so, I am using my laptop. n/t rzemanfl Jan 1 #2

I added DU as a site that can have cookies saved. That fixed the problem. rzemanfl Jan 1 #3

My pleasure to help! usonian Jan 1 #4

OMG. It does!!!! rzemanfl Friday #5

usonian

(23,561 posts)

1. Do you have any cookie-removing extensions in your browser? OR ...

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:30 PM

Jan 1

Did you accidentally go into "private browsing" mode?
The latter is very easy to do on an iphone accidentally.

Both will delete cookies (which keep you logged in) when you close a tab, give or take.

rzemanfl

(31,130 posts)

2. I don't think so, I am using my laptop. n/t

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:12 PM

Jan 1

rzemanfl

(31,130 posts)

3. I added DU as a site that can have cookies saved. That fixed the problem.

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:26 PM

Jan 1

Thank you very much. I have had a problem with my bank never remembering me. I will try this with them too.

Happy New Year.

usonian

(23,561 posts)

4. My pleasure to help!

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:15 PM

Jan 1

Your bank should remember you now.

rzemanfl

(31,130 posts)

5. OMG. It does!!!!

Reply to usonian (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:36 AM

Friday

Instead of eating Christmas cookies I should have been looking at the ones on this device.

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