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  Re: Getting a password reset?
 
(...) It'd probably go something like this -- 1. You request a new password at some web page. 2. Server sends a short confirmation e-mail to your known e-mail address. 3. You receive the e-mail and click the hyperlink to bring up a webpage to (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Getting a password reset?
 
(...) Seems like the standard approach. Here's a wrinkle to think about. You allow multiple passwords. So are you going to generate a new one and leave the old one in force? What if I have 4 already? On the other hand, if you get rid of the old one, (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Getting a password reset?
 
(...) typically, i've seen it where: 1) you request a new password (giving a little bit of personal info, name, etc) 2) it's sent to your last known email address. this way, if someone tries to tamper, the new password is sent to your email (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.admin.general)

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