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Support => General => Topic started by: seadhna on June 27, 2024, 16:33:41

Title: Password recovery
Post by: seadhna on June 27, 2024, 16:33:41

Hi there,
when "password recovery" is switched on, users can receive a new password by entering their username and email address. Is it possible to remove the need to enter username? i.e. just email address?

Title: Re: Password recovery
Post by: datahell on June 29, 2024, 08:11:32

Can be done. However, using both is safer. There is always a chance someone else to perform a reset pretending you. Having this in mind is safer to ask for 2 identities than just 1.

Title: Re: Password recovery
Post by: seadhna on July 01, 2024, 13:04:56

Yes, I understand and agree. But we need to do this on one website. If you could explain how, it would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Password recovery
Post by: datahell on July 02, 2024, 19:10:25

It can be done but you need to modify a default component (User) which is not recommended as you will loose your changes after a CMS update. Also by this change you lower Elxis security. So, I will not give you any instructions.

An alternative solution is to develop your own password recovery mechanism in a plugin, or a module, or built-in in your template.

Title: Re: Password recovery
Post by: seadhna on July 09, 2024, 13:00:01

ok, thanks datahell.