registering httpModules in web.config

Question

I am trying to register a custom HttpHandler in the web.config file. MSDN\'s example shows an entry that is commented out...um which doesn\'t work so well.

Answer 1

I am still learning much of the terminology and needed it spelled out for me. In case any of you need the same...

As an example if:

• The base class name and project name is TestSite
• The namespace my class is in is BusinessLogic
• The class name is PageAuthorization

in the Web.config file...

<configuration> 
 <system.web> 
  <httpModules> 
   <add type= "BusinessLogic.PageAuthorization, TestSite" name="PageAuthorization" /> 
  </httpModules> 
 </system.web> 
</configuration>

In my case I had to mark my class with IHttpModule. The definition of the class would look like:

public class PageAuthorization : IHttpModule

Answer 2

The type value is in the format of {Class}, {assembly}.

So in your case, it should be MyHttpModule, MyDllName

Where MyDllName is the name of the compiled DLL.

Answer 3

Note for people landing here looking for configuration for IIS 7 and above running in Integrated Mode:

<configuration> 
 <system.webServer> 
  <modules> 
   <add type= "BusinessLogic.PageAuthorization, TestSite" name="PageAuthorization" /> 
  </modules> 
 </system.webServer> 
</configuration>

Answer 4

To add to this, it is important to be sure that the .dll you are trying to use is in the project bin folder. I had the problem of making my module in a separate project, but forgetting to push over the .dll file.

Answer 5

If you are loading Custom module from .Net 4.0 GAC and IIS 6/7 classic mode you have to use below code

 <system.web>
  <httpModules>
  <add name="ClientHttpModule" type="ClientServHttpModule.ClientHttpModule,ClientServHttpModule,Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=3af8d8e2f9e8b6c3" />
      </httpModules>
 </system.web>

ClientServHttpModule is namespace of your custom module. Public key token you can get it from sn.exe app.

if you are running in Integrated mode.use below code

<system.webServer>
        <modules>
            <add name="ClientHttpModule" type="ClientServHttpModule.ClientHttpModule,ClientServHttpModule,Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=3af8d8e2f9e8b6c3" />
        </modules>
    </system.webServer>