Can't get my old Password back
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Hi,
Inadvertently killed my original Password. Now when I try to get it back again (reset), it says I cannot have that password because it was recently used. Yes I knows this, yes it’s true, but it is a good secure password and I want the same one back again. . . .please help :(The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Hello @kiwozikonnections,
Try this:
1. Change it to a different password this time
2. And then reset it with your original password again.Let us know if it helps 🙂
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Hi otpidusprime,
No, sorry whatever way I try it I seem to keep getting the Error Message: You’ve recently used this password. Try something new.Anymore suggestions anyone please :)
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I have tagged this thread for staff assistance. Please wait patiently, someone from the staff will be here to assist your soon.
Thanks!
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Hi @kiwozikonnections, we don’t have a way to give back the old password. There’s an allegory of sorts about passwords and toothbrushes, and it applies here, too: when you’ve thrown one out, don’t attempt to reuse it. Related points: change it frequently, don’t share it with others, etc.
And as another security tip: do not try to use the same (or similar) passwords in multiple places: if one service gets hacked, you don’t want hackers to be able to use your password anywhere else.
These tips on creating a strong password may help, though:
https://en.support.wordpress.com/selecting-a-strong-password/ -
Hi @supernovia,
I can think of a few other allegory’s that apply to WP’s approach to security, however your response is appreciated and I am back up and running thankyou for your assistance. -
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