Not logged in on linked pages

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Users are experiencing issues with being logged out when navigating between threads on Physics Forums, despite being logged in on the main page. The problem may stem from cookie settings, as users note that their browsers do not remember login credentials. There is confusion regarding how browsing sessions and cookies function, particularly in maintaining login status across linked pages. The discussion highlights the need for proper cookie management to ensure a seamless user experience. Overall, understanding session persistence and cookie requirements is crucial for resolving these login issues.
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When I follow links within PF to another thread, I am not logged in on those pages.

Now, it is true that I have my login creds not set to remember in my browser, so that I have to login every time I come to the site*, but I would think that, as long as my logged in page is still visible, then my session is still valid, meaning new pages should also open with me logged in.

Am I misunderstanding browsing sessions, cookies and logins?

*as a way of discouraging PFing while at work - guess how effective it is...
 
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