Ask PG: No OpenID login option left me stranded

9 pointsby NoOpenIDvor 14 Jahren4 comments

Hi,

I used OpenID to access my HN account in the past. However, it seems that logging in with OpenID is no longer an option, and that left me in a bit of a pickle. You see, today I deleted all the cookies on my computer, so now I'm logged out of my account and unable to log back in. What can be done about this? It's not like I had an epic karma score, but still, I used that account for quite a long time now and I'd rather not have to create a new one if that can be avoided.

Btw, I only deleted the cookies on my home computer, so I'm still logged in on my work computer.

I'd appreciate it if you could help me with this. Thanks in advance.

2 comments

pgvor 14 Jahren

If you're still logged in at work, then just use the change password link on the profile page.

NoOpenIDvor 14 Jahren

Ok, I'll do this, thanks for the quick reply.

FreebytesSectorvor 14 Jahren

Perhaps an email based recovery system could be added for people in this situation if email accounts are maintained in the HN database. (I think they are.)

pgvor 14 Jahren

There already is one, but he doesn't need it if he's still logged in.