How to access HttpContext.Current.User.Username in WCF service

Question

How can I access HttpContext.Current.User.Username from a web application in a WCF service?

Answer 1

Generally you don't - HttpContext is an ASP.NET concept and doesn't apply to WCF unless you run it with ASP.NET Compatibility turned on.

If you want the current user in WCF then use ServiceSecurityContext.Current.PrimaryIdentity or get the security context via the OperationContext.