< WebSecurity Object
Definition
The GetUserId() method returns the ID for the specified user.
C# and VB Syntax
WebSecurity.GetUserId(userName)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| userName | String | The user name |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Integer |
The user ID |
Errors and Exceptions
Any access to the WebSecurity object throws an InvalidOperationException if:
- The InitializeDatabaseConnection() method has not been called
- SimpleMembership is not initialized (or disabled in the website configuration)
Remarks
The user ID is the primary key for the user information stored in the user database.
It is used to identify the user, both in the user profile table and in the membership table.
Technical Data
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace | WebMatrix.WebData |
| Assembly | WebMatrix.WebData.dll |
< WebSecurity Object