A better way to get a Windows Username using Forms Authentication?

Question

I\'ve inherited a project that uses forms authentication, but a recent feature request requires me to get the Windows username of some users.

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Answer 1

You could use directory services

PrincipalContext pc = null;
UserPrincipal principal = null;
var username = User.Identity.Name;
pc = new PrincipalContext(ContextType.Domain, "give your domain name here");
principal = UserPrincipal.FindByIdentity(pc, userName);
var firstName = principal.GivenName ?? string.Empty;
var lastName = principal.Surname ?? string.Empty;

please add reference for System.DirectoryServices.AccountManagement