ASP.NET 2.0 Unleashed

This chapter was devoted to the ASP.NET Login controls. In the first section, you were provided with an overview of the Login controls. You learned how to create both a Login and Registration page.

Next, we examined each of the Login controls one by one. You learned how to use the Login control to authenticate users and the CreateUserWizard control to register new users. You also learned how to send an email to new users automatically.

We also examined the LoginStatus and LoginView controls. You learned how to display either a Login or Logout link with the LoginStatus control. You learned how to display the current user's name with the LoginName control.

You also learned how to change passwords and send password reminders by using the ChangePassword and PasswordRecovery controls. You learned how to customize both of these controls by using templates.

Finally, you learned how to use the LoginView control to display different content to different users, depending on their authentication status. We also discussed how you can use roles with the LoginView control.