Forms-based authentication is used for Web sites that are made available to the Internet. Forms-based authentication uses ...

Forms-based authentication is used for Web sites that are made available to the Internet. Forms-based authentication uses the ASP.NET membership system to manage individual user accounts and groups (roles). User account information is stored in a local database or in a Microsoft SQL Server database. You can use the ASP.NET logon controls to create a logon page where users can enter their credentials.