Internet service login using preexisting services
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1. A method of logging a client into an internet service using a preexisting service of a user, said method comprising:
- receiving, at a processor, an internet service login from the user via the preexisting service;
sending, from the internet service to the user via the preexisting service, a message comprising a login link authorizing the user to access the internet service;
receiving, at the internet service, a response from the user indicating a selection of the login link; and
logging in the user to the internet service based on the selection of the login link.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for logging a client into an internet service using a preexisting service. In order to login, the user may select a link that triggers the service to send login information to the user via a preexisting service, such as instant messaging or email. In some embodiments, the user is sent a link via their preexisting service. The user then logs into the service by selecting the link.
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1. A method of logging a client into an internet service using a preexisting service of a user, said method comprising:
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receiving, at a processor, an internet service login from the user via the preexisting service; sending, from the internet service to the user via the preexisting service, a message comprising a login link authorizing the user to access the internet service; receiving, at the internet service, a response from the user indicating a selection of the login link; and logging in the user to the internet service based on the selection of the login link. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system configured to login users to an internet service via preexisting services of the user, said system comprising:
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a database comprising account information of preexisting services of the user; a web server comprising a processor configured execute a messaging agent of one of the preexisting services to; receive an internet service login request from a user, and send a message to the user comprising a login link authorizing the user to access the internet service; and wherein the web server is further configured to receive a response from the user indicating a selection of the login link, to check the database based on the preexisting service from which the Internet service login request was received, and to log in the user to the internet service based on the check of the database. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of logging a client into an internet service using a preexisting service of a user, said method comprising:
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receiving, at a processor, a first message from the user via the preexisting service; sending, from the internet service to the user via the preexisting service, a second message comprising a link authorizing the user to access the internet service; receiving, at the internet service, a response from the user indicating a selection of the link; and logging in the user to the internet service based on the selection of the link. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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