How to detect first time login to the web application

Hi,

I have developed a web application using struts 2 framework . I want to generate a password automatically on first time log in to the application and send a notification mail with new password and a link to change that password. How to detect the first time log in of the user?

Store a flag with the user. Or have a last login date field that isn't filled until they've logged in. Or check for a cookie (only works if cookies are enabled).

In any case, this has nothing to do with JSP; I'll move to... um... Struts, since you're using Struts, although there's nothing Struts-specific, either.

You can check if there is a session. You can check if it's new and if returns true, you got you first time visitor.

http://download-llnw.oracle.com/javaee/1.2.1/api/javax/servlet/http/HttpSession.html#isNew%28%29

Be aware that cookies should be enabled.

Hiii,

Thanks for your reply