If you've forgotten your password, follow these steps to reset your user password:
- Click "Forgot your password?" (under the login button)
- Enter email address (or username)
- Click "Reset Password"
- An email is generated and sent to the user
- Upon receipt of the email, click "Reset my password" (link in the email)
- Create a new password via the resulting weblink
- Once created you will be automatically logged in
If you just want to change your password while you're already logged in:
- Click on your profile name in the top right corner
- Click "Profile" in the drop-down menu that appears
- In the profile screen, click on the "Change Password button:
You'll then see the following confirmation to take you to the password page:
Finally, confirm the account you want to change the password for, and click Reset Password. You'll then receive instructions via email to get this done.
Why is this such an involved process?
Security. In the event that someone gets access to your account and tries to lock you out with a password reset, they won't have access to your email in order to complete the process.