# Problem logging in **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 13, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600 "2011-10-13T16:25:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rwee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3be4f8/32.png) [@rwee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/1 "2011-10-13T16:25:50Z")
Has anyone else had a problem logging in? I can log in under my normal user name, so I created a new log in to post this. It tell me I can’t be found under my old user name, but it I can’t pick that name because its in use. So just wondering if there is a problem. ---
**Author:** ![rwee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3be4f8/32.png) [@rwee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/2 "2011-10-13T16:27:18Z")
I can log in under my new name but not under my old one. ---
**Author:** ![rwee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3be4f8/32.png) [@rwee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/3 "2011-10-13T16:28:14Z")
“Sorry, no account could be found related to the email/username and password you entered.” is the message I get. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/4 "2011-10-13T16:35:54Z")
Under your old name, when you attempt to log-in hit the forgot password button or perhaps it is the reset password button. They will email you a link that you use to reset your password. The link will accept your old password if you don’t want to change it. Just type the password you want, then type it again to confirm it and hit send. That worked for me. ---
**Author:** ![ClassicFan62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@ClassicFan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClassicFan62)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/5 "2011-10-14T17:01:47Z")
Well, looks like I’m not alone here. Uncle Turbo, rwee, I had the very same trouble last Saturday, and I first tried the same approach as you did, rwee, without any success. I just couldn’t understand why I was having this trouble, became extremely frustrated and called it quits for the night. The next day, I attempted a log-in again, but I hit “Forgot Password”, and changed it. Now, once again, I can get back into the system without a problem. Must be something wrong with their system on this website. ---
**Author:** ![Mechaniker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/13edae/32.png) [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/6 "2011-10-14T17:43:02Z")
I think this system was set up by MIT undergrads as a class project. It uses an old version of HTML markup language with half of the tags disabled. The tag is still enabled, as you can see. * * * Why log out? I have never logged out or logged in (except for the first time). ---
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/7 "2011-10-14T20:07:07Z")
Hi, I am sorry for this inconvenience. I will pass on the information about the issues to the Vanilla folks and let you know if I learn anything. Until then, I urge you to use the reset password function if you are unable to log in. Can you please tell me if you’re using a particular browser? ---
**Author:** ![Wha-Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9f8e36/32.png) [@Wha-Who](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wha-Who)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/8 "2011-10-15T03:48:14Z")
It happened to me too a couple or a few days ago so I used the “Forgot Password” feature and used my same password. All is well. I was and am using Firefox. ---
**Author:** ![littlemouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c4cdca/32.png) [@littlemouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littlemouse)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/9 "2011-10-15T10:08:18Z")
I have no trouble logging in but can only see my posts if I am signed in. Bug or feature? Firefox 3.0.19 ---
**Author:** ![Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jeremy_r_hoyt/32/37_2.png) [@Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_R_Hoyt)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/10 "2011-10-16T02:31:05Z")
I send word from Whitey that he isn’t able to log in. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/11 "2011-10-16T10:54:27Z")
My browser is Firefox. ---
**Author:** ![rwee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3be4f8/32.png) [@rwee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/12 "2011-10-16T14:56:21Z")
Firefox also, trying the forgot password. And will get back to you ---
**Author:** ![rwee2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@rwee2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee2000)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/13 "2011-10-16T15:07:23Z")
OK the reset worked. Mechaniker I “log out” when I clean my system. I clean my system weekly, scan my reg file weekly, defrag monthly, I also search for programs (apps) I no longer use or that need updating. It’s just the maintenance I do to my computer. So once a week I need to log in. Thank for the help. And for some good news I WON A CAR!! I won a 2009 smart car with 450 miles on it. I work in a casino and the car wasn’t won before the 2010s came out so they have a year long employee attendance contest 12 of us made it and I won the drawing. Never been titled so its a 2 year old new car! Its why I haven’t been back to check on my post. Yes I’m keeping it as I like small cars and I fit in it. I"m 6’2" and 250 pound ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/14 "2011-10-16T16:18:02Z")
Congratulations, ree2000! ---
**Author:** ![rwee2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@rwee2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee2000)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-logging-in/68600/15 "2011-10-16T17:42:47Z")
Thank you!