Lost Forum Password, how to Reset

[DianMayfield]

My second computer lost the stored forum password during a virus scan (probably deleted the cookie). How do you reset the password if you have lost it? It prompts for the current one on here to change it.

Thanks!

[bergerud]

Don't you just log on again? It asks if you want to be remembered. Confirm and it adds the cookie.

[DianMayfield]

I don't remember what the password is, it's been over a year Most sites have a way to reset your password and it e-mails a link to reset... If the option is there, I don't see it.

[bergerud]

I see what you are saying. I could not find a way either. You may be able to find you password from your browser. In Firefox - options - security will give you a list of saved passwords.

[bergerud]

Maybe you can change your password on the computer which remembers it. (under settings - edit profile)

[DianMayfield]

Yup, that's where it is asking for the current password - Feeling pretty bone-headed at the moment

[bergerud]

Mine had the password remembered in the edit box.

[bergerud]

Just go ahead with a wrong password. It will give you the option to have change password instructions emailed.

[DianMayfield]

That did it! I did have to go through all 5 attempts before getting the option to have it reset. Now I have to wait the 15 Minutes before I can log in.

This detailed for the next person that needs to reset