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rzemanfl

(31,383 posts) Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:04 PM Jan 2026

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

Last edited Fri Jan 2, 2026, 08:06 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 2026 OP

Do you have any cookie-removing extensions in your browser? OR ... usonian Jan 2026 #1

I don't think so, I am using my laptop. n/t rzemanfl Jan 2026 #2

I added DU as a site that can have cookies saved. That fixed the problem. rzemanfl Jan 2026 #3

My pleasure to help! usonian Jan 2 #4

OMG. It does!!!! rzemanfl Jan 2 #5

usonian

(25,341 posts)

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

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:30 PM

Jan 2026

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

(31,383 posts)

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

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:12 PM

Jan 2026

rzemanfl

(31,383 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, 10:26 PM

Jan 2026

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

(25,341 posts)

4. My pleasure to help!

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:15 AM

Jan 2

Your bank should remember you now.

rzemanfl

(31,383 posts)

5. OMG. It does!!!!

Reply to usonian (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 08:36 AM

Jan 2

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

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