Password Recovery

[raneem-yad]

User Story

Metadata	Description
Theme	User Management
Epic	Authentication
User Story	Password Recovery

Description

As a User, I want the ability to reset my password if I forget it, So that I can regain access to my account and continue using the platform.

Acceptance Criteria

1. The website should provide a "Forgot Password" link on the login page.
2. Clicking on the "Forgot Password" link should redirect the user to a password reset page.
3. The password reset page should include an input field for the user to enter their email address.
4. Users should be able to submit their email address to initiate the password reset process.
5. Upon submitting their email address, users should receive an email with instructions and a link to reset their password.
6. The password reset link in the email should be valid for a limited time period and expire after use.
7. The password reset page should validate the token included in the reset link to ensure its authenticity.
8. After successfully resetting their password, users should be redirected to the login page to log in with their new password.
9. If the user's email address is not found in the system, an appropriate error message should be displayed.

Tasks

• [ ] Design the password reset page layout to include an input field for the user's email address.
• [ ] Implement functionality to validate and process the email address submitted for password reset.
• [ ] Generate a unique token and include it in the password reset link sent to the user's email address.
• [ ] Develop mechanisms to validate the token included in the password reset link to ensure its authenticity.
• [ ] Create an email template with instructions and a password reset link for users to reset their password.
• [ ] Ensure that the password reset link in the email is valid for a limited time period and expires after use.
• [ ] Redirect users to the login page after successfully resetting their password.
• [ ] Display appropriate error messages if the user's email address is not found in the system.
• [ ] Test the password reset process thoroughly to ensure functionality and security.