How do I reset my MediaWiki password?
How do I reset my password?
- Go to Special:PasswordReset on the wiki of your choice.
- Enter either your username and email address (or both).
- Check your email for a password reset email.
- Follow the instructions in the email to complete the process.
How do I reset my MediaWiki?
Use Special:PasswordReset Special:PasswordReset allows accounts with the ‘editmyprivateinfo’ permission to reset account passwords for the local installation of MediaWiki. To use: Type username you want to reset in box provided and click “Reset password”
How do I change my password on Wikipedia?
Changing your password Click on “Preferences” at the top right-hand corner of the page and then click the “Change Password” button on the “User Profile” tab to access the Special:ChangePassword page.
How do I change my MediaWiki username?
Usage
- As a bureaucrat, access the Special:Renameuser page.
- Enter the name of the user to be renamed, and the desired new name, toggle the options to move user/talk pages and their subpages and to create redirects as desired, and click OK.
Does Wikipedia get hacked?
Accounts on Wikipedia may be compromised in a number of ways, allowing the misuse of user access levels, as well as user reputation for illegitimate purposes. It is important for users to take active steps to protect their accounts, especially those with high levels of access such as administrators.
What do I do if I forgot my Wikipedia username?
What if I forget my username?
- Depending on your browser settings, you may find that the log in page redisplays the last username that was used on that computer.
- If you have received any emails from Wikipedia, these will include the username.
Can you retrieve Roblox password?
Reset using email Select Forgot your username/password? on the Login page. Enter your email address in the Email box exactly as it is on the Roblox account and press the Submit button.
How to force a user to reset their MediaWiki password?
It is better to use “Email new password” to force the user to reset the password for their own account or to set a temporary password the user changes directly afterwards. Special:PasswordReset allows accounts with the ‘editmyprivateinfo’ permission to reset account passwords for the local installation of MediaWiki.
How do I change the password of a wiki account?
To use the feature, visit the Special:UserLogin page for the relevant wiki, fill in the Username field of the form and press the ”Email new password” button. A temporary password, along with instructions on how to reset the account’s password, will be sent to the email address associated with the username.
What if I need to Reset my Password?
There are any number of situations where a user may need to reset their password. Typically, people either forget their password or experience some kind of security breach that may have disclosed their password. For most situations, they can reset their own password using “Email new password” .
How do I reset a password using the resetpassword API?
The resetpassword API provides the same functionality as Special:PasswordReset. To reset a password you can change the value of the user_password field inside the user table in your database. However, it’s generally far easier and safer to use “Email new password” or use the changePassword.php script .