Unwanted user names/can't delete
Hi All FM users
In the past when I have increased the size of the log-in 'user name' target, by adding extra similar user names, all has been well in as much as when I accidentally typed my password in the user name field, I could right click on this error in the user name target list and then delete it. Now, however, the same right click does not bring up an options list (to offer a 'delete' function). My password is now permanently in view each time I log into my account. Info. on how to delete unwanted listings in the user name table would be much appreciated. Best wishes Lojong |
A rather drastic solution: do 'clear saved data" in your browser (details vary depending which browser you use)
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Let us know the browser you are using and we shall try to propose a solution.
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Clearing browser saved login entries
Hi, Lojong.
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Bill,
I'm very reluctant to question any solution you suggest, but I suspect there is some misunderstanding here.... In my eyes the OP's problem is that (s)he entered the password in the user field. Therefore deleting saved passwords won't help. as the browser does not consider the string in question as a password as does not store it in the "password table" .... |
Does this not work for you?
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Ok, but this assumes that
a) the same sting is entered in the user and password fields b) you ask for the password to be remembered in FF (or another browser). Certainly there is no harm in trying what you suggested. |
Any string can be saved in the email and password field browser history
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Unable to delete unwanted usernames from usernames drop down list
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Thanks for your response. Chrome is the browser with which I have this problem. With Firefox log in to FM, I have not made the same mistake, ie entering my password into the user name field (this now remains in the 'permanent' drop down list of user names) I'm also in process of following welcome advice from janusz and n5bb Best regards Lojong |
Hi BritTim and Bill (n5bb)
I am combining your replies so that the results of all my efforts will be seen on one page. Bill - '....... you will get a Select account tool showing your logged in sessions (for any Fastmail accounts you use) on that PC'. - No such result Bill - There are no saved passwords in my Chrome settings - 'Manage saved passwords'. Bill - 'If you see a popup box, click Remember password'. - No popup box appears. .......'You will see the Incorrect username or password error message'. - This does not appear. Bill - There is no 'Manage Passwords' facility in my I.Next Explorer 'Auto complete' settings. (I have W7 Home Premium). *************************************** Janusz re. yrs....... 'If you see the Select account screen, click the Log in to another account link at the bottom of the login area' There is no 'Other account link' the FM box is as below : 'Log in to your account Desktop screen size Mobile screen size Can’t access your account?Less Use classic interface Keep me logged in.' I have tried the abcdefg entries but no popup box,' Remember password' is offered. ( This one might be part of yrs, Bill. Getting my clicking knickers in a twist, here!?) Maybe you will both see where my problem/solution may lie from the above info. With all kind regards Lojong Quote:
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Use Shift-Delete
Now that we know you are using Chrome, my guess is that the form Autofill is storing the information. There seem to be bugs in the ability to edit this information using the settings, but this method should work:
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Hi Bill
Sorted!!! Yes, I'll come clean here. I had been trying to to delete the offending text using only the 'delete' key. Del. + Shift did the trick. Many thanks and best wishes. Also to Janusz and BritTim for your very kind attention. Quote:
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Still happening
Now 2017 and this is still happening. I inadvertently typed my password after my user name, and now every time I log in it shows up on the possible user names. I have tried what was suggested earlier with shift delete and this is not working for me. Fastmail don't seem to be able to help, or maybe don't understand the problem. Thanks.
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With a little help from fastmail - Thank you to them. To delete an autofill username, you toggle down, but instead of shift plus delete, you now have to use shift + fn + delete. You can also do it by going into Chrome on the menu bar, then Clear browsing data, then choose autofill and the date range you want and that works.
The first way is simpler! |
Its like having 2 clicks to log out...:rolleyes::D
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