WebSecurity - GetUserId()
WebSecurity Object
Definition
GetUserId()The method returns the ID of the specified user.
C# and VB Syntax
WebSecurity.GetUserId(userName)
Parameters
| Parameters | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| userName | String | User name |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Integer |
User ID |
Errors and Exceptions
In the following cases, anyWebSecurityaccess to the object will throw anInvalidOperationException：
- InitializeDatabaseConnection()the method has not been called
- SimpleMembershipnot initialized (or disabled in website configuration)
Remarks
The user ID is the primary key of user information stored in the user database.
It is used to identify users in the user profile table and membership table.
Technical Data
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace | WebMatrix.WebData |
| Assembly | WebMatrix.WebData.dll |
WebSecurity Object Other Extensions