Password Reset
Verify the complete password reset flow: requesting a reset link, receiving the email, and setting a new password. This is essential for account recovery.
Preconditions
- A user account exists with the email address
- You have access to the email inbox
- You are not logged in
Test Data
Use credentials from an existing account. Have access to the email inbox to receive the reset link.Test Steps
Follow each step carefully
Navigate to /forgot-password or click "Forgot Password?" on login page
Usually located below the password field or near the sign-in button on the login page
Password reset request form appears with email input
Enter the email address associated with your account
Single email input field
Email field accepts your input without validation errors
Click "Send Reset Link" or "Reset Password" button
Primary action button on the form
Button shows loading state while sending
Verify success message is displayed
Look for confirmation message on the page
Message says "Check your email" or similar
For security, the same message should show even for non-existent emails
Check email inbox for password reset email
Check spam/junk folder if not in inbox; subject usually contains "Password Reset"
Email is from the official platform domain
Email should arrive within 1-2 minutes
Click the password reset link in the email
Button or link text like "Reset Password" or "Reset Your Password"
Browser opens to the password reset page on the correct domain
Reset links typically expire after 1-24 hours for security
Enter your new password (minimum 8 characters)
Password field, may have strength indicator
Password is accepted without validation errors
Confirm the new password
Second password field for confirmation
No mismatch error displayed
Click "Reset Password" or "Save New Password" button
Primary action button
Success message appears or redirect to login
Verify you can login with the new password
Navigate to login page and use new credentials
Login succeeds with the new password
Expected Result
After complete password reset: (1) Success message confirms password was changed, (2) User can log in with the new password, (3) Old password no longer works, (4) The reset link becomes invalid after use (single-use token), (5) Optional: email notification sent about password change for security awareness.
Ready to Complete?
Click when you have verified all steps and the expected result.
Test Info
- Module
- Authentication
- Steps
- 10
- Duration
- 4 min
- XP Value
- +30