Update Password

🎯 Purpose

Enables users to change their authentication password through a secure, self-service process. This functionality ensures users can maintain password security and compliance with organizational policies.

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📍 Access Requirements

• Edit Mode Active: Re-authentication must be completed
• Password Factor Present: User must have password authentication configured
• Update Button Available: Password factor must show update capability

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🔄 Password Update Process

🎯 Initiation

• Location: Password authenticator in "Others" section of Sign In Options
• Action Button: Click update/edit button (📝) for Password auth type
• Visual Indicator: Button only clickable after re-authentication
• User Context: Clear indication this will change login password

🖥️ Update Password Screen

• Screen Title: "Update Password" prominently displayed
• Input Fields: New password entry with confirmation field
• Policy Display: Password requirements clearly shown
• Validation: Real-time password strength and policy compliance checking

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📊 Password Update Interface Elements

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🔐 Password Policy Enforcement

📋 Validation Requirements

• Length: Minimum/maximum character requirements
• Complexity: Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters
• History: Prevention of recently used passwords
• Dictionary: Prevention of common/weak passwords
• Custom Rules: Organization-specific requirements

⚡ Real-Time Validation

• Immediate Feedback: Password strength shown as user types
• Policy Compliance: Red/green indicators for each requirement
• Error Prevention: Submit button disabled until all requirements met
• User Guidance: Clear messaging about what needs to be fixed

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✅ Success Flow

🎉 Successful Password Update

1. Validation: New password meets all policy requirements
2. Processing: System securely hashes and stores new password
3. Success Screen: "Update Password – success screen" displayed
4. Confirmation: Clear message that password has been changed
5. Immediate Effect: New password active for next authentication

📱 Success Screen Elements

• Success Icon: Visual confirmation of successful change
• Success Message: "Your password has been successfully updated"
• Next Steps: Guidance on using new password
• Return Option: Link back to Sign In Options screen

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🔄 Password Update Flow Diagram

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🎯 User Experience Considerations

🛡️ Security Features

• Secure Input: Password fields properly masked
• Policy Transparency: Clear requirements before user starts
• Immediate Validation: Real-time feedback prevents submission errors
• Secure Processing: Password properly hashed and stored

✅ User-Friendly Elements

• Clear Interface: Intuitive form design and layout
• Helpful Guidance: Policy requirements clearly explained
• Error Prevention: Validation prevents common mistakes
• Success Confirmation: Clear indication when change completes

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⚠️ Important Considerations

🔄 Cross-Platform Impact

• Web Authentication: New password immediately active for web login
• Mobile App: Password may also work for Ditto ID mobile app (if configured)
• Consistency: Same password used across all configured platforms
• Immediate Effect: No delay in password activation

🚨 Security Implications

• Session Security: Password change doesn't automatically terminate current session
• Other Sessions: May or may not affect other active sessions (configurable)
• Audit Trail: Password changes logged for security monitoring
• Recovery: Old password immediately invalidated after successful change

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