session variables timeout in asp.net app
In my web app I'm using some session variables, which are set when I login: e.g. Session("user_id") = reader("user_id") I use this through my app. When the session variable times out, this throws errors mainly when connecting to the database as session("user_id") is required for some queries. How can I set my session variables so that once they are timed out to go to the login page or how can at least increase the length of time the are available? Kev I'm guessing you're using Forms Authentication. The trick here is to ensure that your Forms Authentication expires before the session does. I