WebSecurity - UserExists()
WebSecurity Object
Definition
UserExists()Method indicates whether the user already exists in the WebSecurity database.
C# and VB Syntax
WebSecurity.UserExists(userName)
Parameters
| Parameters | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| userName | String | User name |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Boolean | If the user already exists, returnstrue, otherwise returnsfalse。 |
Errors and Exceptions
In the following cases, anyWebSecurityaccess to the object will throw anInvalidOperationException：
- InitializeDatabaseConnection() method has not been called
- SimpleMembershipnot initialized (or disabled in the website configuration)
Remarks
UserExists()The method only verifies whether the user already exists in the user profile table.
itIt does notverify for the user whether a membership account already exists, or whether the user is confirmed, or whether the user is logged in.
Technical Data
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace | WebMatrix.WebData |
| Assembly | WebMatrix.WebData.dll |
WebSecurity Object Other Extensions