---
title: "Forgot (Reset) Password"
description: "Easily reset your Contentstack password with our step-by-step guide, ensuring quick, secure access to your account. Reset via login page or API."
url: "https://www.contentstack.com/docs/administration/forgot-reset-password"
product: "Contentstack"
doc_type: "guide"
audience:
  - developers
  - admins
version: "current"
last_updated: "2026-07-20"
---

# Forgot (Reset) Password

Forgetting your Contentstack password does not mean losing access. Use your registered email address to securely reset your password and restore access to your account.

## Prerequisites

*   Access to the email inbox registered with your Contentstack account

## What You Will Learn

*   How to reset a forgotten password using your registered email.
    
*   How long the password reset link stays valid.
    

## Reset your Password

To reset your password, perform the following steps:

1.  Click the **Forgot Password?** link located below the login fields on the Contentstack login page.![Forgot Password link on login page](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/bltde51cbabd1c518ec/6863d6c8f9ec8f74a7ecac19/Forgot_Password_1.png)
2.  Enter the email address associated with your Contentstack account. Select **Send Instructions** to initiate the reset process.![Email entry for reset instructions](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt432fed8fd74e682c/6863d6c8f4c61913cbfcd84d/Forgot_Password_2.png)
3.  Open the email from Contentstack and use the password reset link provided. The link directs you to the password reset form.![Password reset email](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blta145fac50663bab5/6863d6c8ba854aba586c845b/Forgot_Password_3.png)
    
    **Note:** The password reset link expires after **60 minutes**. If it is no longer valid, repeat the steps above to generate a new link.
    
4.  In the **Reset Password** form, enter your new password. Confirm it by re-entering the same password in the second field. Click **Reset Password** to complete the update.![Reset Password form](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blte34a093577cfc24a/6863d6c8a9189f470959bd93/Forgot_Password_4.png)
    
    **Note:** Resetting your password signs you out of all active sessions across browsers, tabs, and devices.
    

Your password has been successfully reset. Sign in using your new credentials.

## Related Resource

*   [Reset Password API request](/docs/developers/apis/administration-api/users#reset-password)