Recovering a Password
The Password Recovery Process allows end-users to securely reset their account access credentials if they have forgotten their password. Its primary purpose is to enable self-service password management, reducing administrative support requests and ensuring users can quickly regain access to the portal. This article is intended for OPS-COM administrators to help them understand and support the recovery workflow.
Setup and Configuration
This feature is a standard component of the user portal and requires no specialized administrative setup to function for local accounts.
If a user's login source is configured using Single Sign-On (SSO), they cannot use the standard OPS-COM password recovery tool. They must reset their password directly through your organization's designated SSO provider. Only users with a local system login can utilize this password recovery option.
Using this Feature
Administrators can use the following instructions to guide users through the standard password recovery workflow.
Requesting a Reset Link
Resetting the Password
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Locate and open the recovery email sent by the system.
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Click the secure link within the email body to navigate to the Update Password screen.
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Enter a new password into the provided fields.
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Click the Reset Password button to save the new security credentials.
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Click the confirmation link provided on the screen to return to the Login Page.
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Log in to the portal using the newly created password.
Best Practices and Considerations
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Check spam and junk folders: Always advise users to check their spam or junk email folders if they report not receiving the password reset email. Institutional or personal spam filters will occasionally miscategorize system-generated recovery emails.
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Verify the registered email address: If a user attempts a password reset but the email never arrives, verify that they are entering the exact email address associated with their active user profile. The system will not send a reset link to an unregistered or mistyped email address.