Is it possible at all with DNN 6.xx to allow for AD users and host/admin to log in with the same form without forcing the user to choose which type of user they are (the buttons selecting "Standard" or "Windows") using Windows Server 2008 r2 and the DNN Auth AD module We currently run an old version v4 of DNN with EasyAD and this works flawlessy with one simple form and not 'user type' buttons, but the new version does not seem to support this.

1) I've been able to authenticate domain and host/admin registered users with the standard form by selecting the correct button depending on what type of user. That works fine. However in a large company many people will be confused as to which to choose, they should just be presented with a very simple login form with no buttons to select the login method.

2) Changing web.config to authentication mode= windows allows for auto signin if users are logged into the domain, but then I have no way to access the host/admin account that is not tied to the domain. That would require the "Standard" login button be selected.

3) If I choose the extension setting "Hide Login Controls" then the user is just presented with the "Standard" user login and the buttons disappear. Problem is that breaks AD authentication and only the host or admin account works at that point. I thought this would be the opposite effect, but hiding the controls essentially disables the AD module and domain users are locked out.

I would think the login form would check against the current user table and authenticate based on domain credentials if available (as EasyAD and DNN4 do) or allow the host or admin to log in as well, but this is not the case. The user needs to choose what 'type' of user they are first, and only then will it authenticate.

Any ideas what I am doing wrong, or is this not possible with DNN?

From what I remember there is no way to disable "windows" or " standard" buttons and the users need to choose the right button or they will just see an error. Don't hide the buttons or you will likely lock yourself out of your own site like I did.

As for getting AD authentication working I finally did manage to get auto login working after quite a few days of tinkering. Once signed in, I use the 'logout' link to get back to the sign in page, then to access as 'host' I use those credentials, select "standard" as the login method and from there I can access the host options.

You just have to have alot of patience and mess with it for awhile. There isn't any real support for dnn community edition outside of these forums so you are kinda out in the wilderness working with it. I wish you luck.