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What trust level can I use when running ASP.NET?

The default trust level on your account depends on the version of ASP.NET you are currently using.

ASP.NET 1.1

If you are using ASP.NET 1.1 on your Windows shared hosting account, you have "full trust" on the server.

ASP.NET 2.0/3.0/3.5

If you're using .NET runtime environment 2.0, you have 'medium trust' on the server.

ASP.NET 4.0/4.5

If you're using .NET runtime environment 4.0, you have 'web full trust' on the server.

To Check and See What Version of ASP.NET You're Currently Using

1. Log in to your Account Manager.
2. Click Web Hosting.
3. Next to the hosting account you want to use, click Launch.
4. Under the Settings section of the Hosting Control Panel click Programming Languages.
5. The selected listing is the version of ASP.NET that you are currently using.

NOTE: When using ASP.NET 4.0/4.5 you must declare Full Trust in your Web.Config. You can add the following snippet of code to your Web.Config:

For more information about trust levels in ASP.NET 2.0, see What is medium trust level and how does it affect my hosting account?

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