E-mcat "security validation failed"

[OCDOCDOCD]

Anyone else ever have this problem? I have no problem logging into my e-mcat account from home, and up until yesterday I could log into it from work without any problem. However, yesterday when I tried to log in I got hit with a page simply saying "security validation failed", although eventually I was able to log in, and when I got home later that night I had no problem logging in at all. Today I'm getting the same thing again, except now it seems like this error is here to stay.

Anyone know what's going on? I can't find any information about what this error means anywhere.

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[TheShaker]

When I had the problem I usually just solved it by logging in and out since that usually means that you've been on a page too long and you need to resubmit your information. If that doesn't work then maybe it's because a lot of people are doing last minute review for the June 21 test.

 

[nirvikalpa]

Hit "LOGOUT" and then log back in. If that still doesn't work, logout again, clear your cache, and log in. You'll be fine.

 

[OCDOCDOCD]

Hit "LOGOUT" and then log back in. If that still doesn't work, logout again, clear your cache, and log in. You'll be fine.

Couldn't clear it because I think the IT department locked that function in my browser, but luckily there's two browsers on this computer and switching to the other one let me log-in. Thanks!

 

[impact2d]

Chrome on macs doesn't work.

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[Medici Prime]

Whenever this happens to me I usually just click on the 'Forgot Password' button and allow them to send me a reply e-mail. For some reason the security warning goes away after this.

 

[Spinach Dip]

Whenever this happens to me I usually just click on the 'Forgot Password' button and allow them to send me a reply e-mail. For some reason the security warning goes away after this.

OP - I had the exact same problem, and this is exactly how I fixed it. Worked every time.

 

[Sanatore]

As some of you said, it really is a junk website, but here's what you can do about it:
(without password resets, browser flushing, or any other prostrating and time-wasting efforts)

What's Happening:

<Insert Technical Explanation about Authentication Protocol and Website Design>
The result is that the website does not function well if you do not consciously click Logout when you're done for the day.

The Fix:
When you're finished working, go to your browser's URL bar and find the cmd= portion
e.g.
http://www.e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=login
https://www.e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=home
http://e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=login&checkclient=true

1.) Delete Everything after cmd= and type logout and hit enter
* It should return you to the main web page
2.) Login as normal

Preventing The Problem:

3.) See 1 above
or
4.) Click Sign Out in the top right corner of the web page
or
5.) Add https://www.e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=logout to a bookmark. Click it every day when you're done or have the problem.
(This is the URL of the Sign Out button on the webpage.)

 

[Meredith92]

This always happened to me on safari and I'd just reset safari and it would be fine.

 

[asecondtolife]

I was never able to log in on chrome from a PC -- had to switch to firefox every time I wanted to take a practice test.

 

[GomerPyle]

Click "forgot password" and then try to log in....works every time.

 

[Mansur180]

Bravo! This works! Thank you Senatore!

As some of you said, it really is a junk website, but here's what you can do about it:
(without password resets, browser flushing, or any other prostrating and time-wasting efforts)

What's Happening:

<Insert Technical Explanation about Authentication Protocol and Website Design>
The result is that the website does not function well if you do not consciously click Logout when you're done for the day.

The Fix:
When you're finished working, go to your browser's URL bar and find the cmd= portion
e.g.
http://www.e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=login
https://www.e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=home
http://e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=login&checkclient=true

1.) Delete Everything after cmd= and type logout and hit enter
* It should return you to the main web page
2.) Login as normal

Preventing The Problem:

3.) See 1 above
or
4.) Click Sign Out in the top right corner of the web page
or
5.) Add https://www.e-mcat.com/starttest.aspx?cmd=logout to a bookmark. Click it every day when you're done or have the problem.
(This is the URL of the Sign Out button on the webpage.)

 

[Mansur180]

Lol, that stopped working for me after a while but the 'forgot password' technique ain't quittin'

Bravo! This works! Thank you Senatore!