Website Login Requirements

Users complain about websites requiring login to view content, try features, or access demos, often seeking no-login alternatives or expressing frustration with mandatory authentication.

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Sample Comments

th0ma5 Aug 9, 2008 View on HN

hey nice site... why do i have to login, though?

Proven Dec 26, 2017 View on HN

All great but WTF do I have to login to use it?

swyx Sep 27, 2022 View on HN

good thing it doesnt require login at all?

Firerouge Dec 23, 2020 View on HN

Good to know, what's a better alternative that doesn't require a login?

NaomiLehman Sep 19, 2025 View on HN

you don't need to be logged in atm, AFAIK

cfontes Dec 5, 2011 View on HN

Would be nice to be able to use it without signing in...

sorokod Dec 8, 2025 View on HN

Sounds interesting, unfortunately for some reason a login is required - I'll pass

hypothete Jan 18, 2019 View on HN

Login required. Is there another way to see the content?

jwblackwell Apr 6, 2016 View on HN

Ironically I need to log in to view this

mgkimsal Dec 7, 2016 View on HN

No way to see anything without logging in? I'm being forced to a login/register page only.