Second Life Forums Archive - Multiple Computers?

Caleb Eracktor

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Join date: 27 Oct 2007

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11-02-2007 11:05

Are you allowed to log into your account (not to the site, but in the software) on multiple computers with different IP addresses? I will be visiting Maryland for a weekend, but will be on a different computer and obviously a different IP address but still would like to play... Is that possible?

Trout Recreant

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Join date: 24 Jul 2007

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11-02-2007 11:09

From: Caleb Eracktor

Are you allowed to log into your account (not to the site, but in the software) on multiple computers with different IP addresses? I will be visiting Maryland for a weekend, but will be on a different computer and obviously a different IP address but still would like to play... Is that possible?

It shouldn't be a problem at all. People do this all the time.

(All y'all, quit laughing. I can give serious answers sometimes. When I want.)

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Rebecca Hynes

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Join date: 20 Feb 2007

Posts: 59

11-02-2007 11:10

Caleb I don't see why not as long as you have your correct password. And of course the computer has SL downloaded. I know people who carry SL with them all the time via laptop. Now that is addiction!!!

Caleb Eracktor

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Join date: 27 Oct 2007

Posts: 3

11-02-2007 11:15

Thanks guys. I for some reason thought I had read when I first got my account that you can't.

Again, thanks

Meade Paravane

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Join date: 21 Nov 2006

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11-02-2007 11:18

The only problem I see with doing this is if you tried to log in from another PC while you were still logged in from your home one - maybe as a bot or some long-term camping thing. I expect that might raise a red flag somewhere..

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Caleb Eracktor

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Join date: 27 Oct 2007

Posts: 3

11-02-2007 11:21

I'll make sure that I'm logged off at home before I leave.

Yrrek Gran

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Join date: 20 Oct 2006

Posts: 209

11-02-2007 12:02

From: Meade Paravane

The only problem I see with doing this is if you tried to log in from another PC while you were still logged in from your home one - maybe as a bot or some long-term camping thing. I expect that might raise a red flag somewhere..

That is not even a problem. SL will just put up a popup that says "You have been logged off because you are trying to login from another location" or something to that nature.

I get this once in awhile when I am trying to upload a lossless texture with the uploader and am still logged in to SL.

No Men in Black at my doorstep yet!

/me peeks out of my drapes

Mara Razor

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Join date: 9 Oct 2007

Posts: 37

11-02-2007 12:04

I do it all the time. No problem.

Bree Giffen

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Join date: 22 Jun 2006

Posts: 2,715

11-02-2007 12:06

I accidentally tried logging in with a 2nd client while I was already logged in. It automatically logs off your first client and it puts up a message on both clients saying that a 2nd computer is logging in with our account and that it is logging out your 1st computer.

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Ava Glasgow

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Join date: 27 Jan 2007

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11-02-2007 13:55

From: Caleb Eracktor

I will be visiting Maryland for a weekend, but will be on a different computer and obviously a different IP address but still would like to play... Is that possible?

Hi Caleb, welcome to the forums.

When you use the SL client on a computer that isn't your own (or that others use), make sure the "remember password" box is NOT checked on the login screen. If you leave that checked, any person using that computer can log in to your account and do anything they want... spend your money, harass people, even get you banned from SL.

Also, if you log in to the web site (including reading the forums), make sure you are logged out and the password cleared when you are done.

Have a nice trip.

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Perre Anatine

reflect..repent..reboot

Join date: 6 Jun 2007

Posts: 714

11-02-2007 18:23

Hey Caleb, a second computer's no problem..third..fourth..as many as you like..work just fine, and if the IP address is different, well that doesn't matter a hoot. I've got two and am currently liberating the third from the loft. Ava's advice is good and definately worth noting..especially if the puter doesn't belong to you.

The only problem I see is that if you use a computer other than your own it may not have the client software..I'm guessing you're already aware of this though..if not; download..assuming the owner's OK with that.

Enjoy Maryland..

Perre..

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Multiple Computers?
Caleb Eracktor Registered User Join date: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 3	11-02-2007 11:05 Are you allowed to log into your account (not to the site, but in the software) on multiple computers with different IP addresses? I will be visiting Maryland for a weekend, but will be on a different computer and obviously a different IP address but still would like to play... Is that possible?
Trout Recreant Public Enemy No. 1 Join date: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 4,873	11-02-2007 11:09 From: Caleb Eracktor Are you allowed to log into your account (not to the site, but in the software) on multiple computers with different IP addresses? I will be visiting Maryland for a weekend, but will be on a different computer and obviously a different IP address but still would like to play... Is that possible? It shouldn't be a problem at all. People do this all the time. (All y'all, quit laughing. I can give serious answers sometimes. When I want.) _____________________ From: Jerboa Haystack A Trout Rating (tm) is something to cherish. To flaunt and be proud of. It is something all women should aspire to obtain!
Rebecca Hynes I See numb3rs Join date: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 59	11-02-2007 11:10 Caleb I don't see why not as long as you have your correct password. And of course the computer has SL downloaded. I know people who carry SL with them all the time via laptop. Now that is addiction!!!
Caleb Eracktor Registered User Join date: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 3	11-02-2007 11:15 Thanks guys. I for some reason thought I had read when I first got my account that you can't. Again, thanks
Meade Paravane Hedgehog Join date: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 4,845	11-02-2007 11:18 The only problem I see with doing this is if you tried to log in from another PC while you were still logged in from your home one - maybe as a bot or some long-term camping thing. I expect that might raise a red flag somewhere.. _____________________ Tired of shouting clubs and lucky chairs? Vote for llParcelSay!!! - Go here: http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/SVC-1224 - If you see "if you were logged in.." on the left, click it and log in - Click the "Vote for it" link on the left
Caleb Eracktor Registered User Join date: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 3	11-02-2007 11:21 I'll make sure that I'm logged off at home before I leave.
Yrrek Gran Crackpot Inventor Join date: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 209	11-02-2007 12:02 From: Meade Paravane The only problem I see with doing this is if you tried to log in from another PC while you were still logged in from your home one - maybe as a bot or some long-term camping thing. I expect that might raise a red flag somewhere.. That is not even a problem. SL will just put up a popup that says "You have been logged off because you are trying to login from another location" or something to that nature. I get this once in awhile when I am trying to upload a lossless texture with the uploader and am still logged in to SL. No Men in Black at my doorstep yet! /me peeks out of my drapes
Mara Razor Registered User Join date: 9 Oct 2007 Posts: 37	11-02-2007 12:04 I do it all the time. No problem.
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	11-02-2007 12:06 I accidentally tried logging in with a 2nd client while I was already logged in. It automatically logs off your first client and it puts up a message on both clients saying that a 2nd computer is logging in with our account and that it is logging out your 1st computer. _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirasan/244/8/402 <-click
Ava Glasgow Hippie surfer chick Join date: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 2,172	11-02-2007 13:55 From: Caleb Eracktor I will be visiting Maryland for a weekend, but will be on a different computer and obviously a different IP address but still would like to play... Is that possible? Hi Caleb, welcome to the forums. When you use the SL client on a computer that isn't your own (or that others use), make sure the "remember password" box is NOT checked on the login screen. If you leave that checked, any person using that computer can log in to your account and do anything they want... spend your money, harass people, even get you banned from SL. Also, if you log in to the web site (including reading the forums), make sure you are logged out and the password cleared when you are done. Have a nice trip. _____________________
Perre Anatine reflect..repent..reboot Join date: 6 Jun 2007 Posts: 714	11-02-2007 18:23 Hey Caleb, a second computer's no problem..third..fourth..as many as you like..work just fine, and if the IP address is different, well that doesn't matter a hoot. I've got two and am currently liberating the third from the loft. Ava's advice is good and definately worth noting..especially if the puter doesn't belong to you. The only problem I see is that if you use a computer other than your own it may not have the client software..I'm guessing you're already aware of this though..if not; download..assuming the owner's OK with that. Enjoy Maryland.. Perre.. _____________________

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