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Understanding Stale Request Errors

Mar 31, 2025

Web Login Service - Stale Request

Overview

  • Common Issues: This page appears due to misuse of the Back button on a secure site, or bookmarking the login form instead of the actual webpage.
  • Potential Problems:
    • Errors on some browsers.
    • Unintentionally returning to the site you meant to leave.

Causes

  • Back Button: Using the Back button on a secure site.
  • Bookmarking Errors: Mistakenly bookmarking the login form.
  • Link Use: Using a link from someone who bookmarked incorrectly.

Solutions

  • Ensure correct bookmarking of webpages beyond the login form.
  • Avoid using the Back button on secure sites to prevent triggering errors.

Conclusion

This information helps users understand why they might see a stale request page and offers guidance on avoiding such errors in the future.