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Created on Mar 27, 2024

Implement a proper 'forgot password' feature

Currently we send passwords in plain text over email if you try the forgot password process which is a horrible security practice - common practice many many years ago but these days the standard is to email a one-time-use/expiring link that allows users change their password.

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  • Jeff Ivey
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    Dec 6, 2024

    Thanks!

  • Jen Hogg
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    Dec 6, 2024

    Love it!

  • Steve Champion
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    Dec 6, 2024

    Love it!

  • Anna Roszak
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    Aug 9, 2024

    Please see my idea for how to properly implement this feature, by making the password that arrives by email a temporary password and redirecting to the "Change Your Password" page right after login.

    https://gob2b.ideas.aha.io/ideas/LFE-I-75

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Streamlined Password Recovery Journey

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As of now, every time a customer gets a new (random and unsecure) password sent via email, they are able to login with it straight away, with no signposting towards how they can actually reset their password to a memorable one. My idea is that aft...
Anna Roszak 9 months ago in Web Site 0 Shipped