Rename ASP.NET_SessionId

Question

Hi. I need to rename the ASP.NET_SessionId cookie created by default by ASP.NET. Let's say I want it's named "foo". Is it possible?

Answer 1

I don't recall it correctly but I think you can rename it by changing the web.config file.

Seach for the sessionState element of the web.config.

Answer 2

See sessionState Element. look at the cookieName attribute, which will change it from the default of "ASP.NET_SessionId".

Answer 3

Add to your web.config:-

<system.web>
    <sessionState cookieName="foo" />
</system.web>

Answer 4

You can set this in the <sessionState> configuration setting in your web.config file:

<system.web>
    <sessionState cookieName="myCookieName" />
</system.web>

Answer 5

Yes. You can do it in your web.config file:

<sessionState cookieName="foo" />