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Error Message - Authentication Module

Problem:

You get the error message "An error occurred in the authentication module. Error occurred while trying to look up the current session in the database"

Suggested Solution:

This is caused by "cookies" not being enabled in your browser. With cookies turned off, logging in is impossible, as a session ID cookie is used to identify and authenticate you throughout your session.


To change this:

  • Go to Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Privacy.
  • Move the slider to either Medium High, Medium, Low, or Accept All Cookies.
  • Click Apply then OK.
  • Try logging in again.

If you have Netscape:

  • Go to the Edit menu > Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies.
  • Select any of the following, Enable cookies for the originating web site only, Enable cookies
    based on security settings or Enable all cookies

Try logging in again