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diff --git a/doc/user/profile/user_passwords.md b/doc/user/profile/user_passwords.md index eac3db3c71c..50624a43893 100644 --- a/doc/user/profile/user_passwords.md +++ b/doc/user/profile/user_passwords.md @@ -23,18 +23,29 @@ authorization provider, you do not need to choose a password. GitLab ## Change your password +> Password reset emails sent to any verified email address [introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/16311) in GitLab 16.1. + You can change your password. GitLab enforces [password requirements](#password-requirements) when you choose your new password. -1. On the top bar, in the upper-right corner, select your avatar. +1. On the left sidebar, select your avatar. 1. Select **Edit profile**. 1. On the left sidebar, select **Password**. 1. In the **Current password** text box, enter your current password. 1. In the **New password** and **Password confirmation** text box, enter your new password. 1. Select **Save password**. -If you don't know your current password, select the **I forgot my password** link. A password reset email is sent to the -account's **primary** email address. +If you do not know your current password, select **I forgot my password** +and complete the form. A password reset email is sent to the email address you +enter into this form, provided that the email address is verified. If you enter an +unverified email address into this form, no email is sent, and you see the following +message: + +> "If your email address exists in our database, you will receive a password recovery link at your email address in a few minutes." + +NOTE: +Your account can have more than one verified email address, and any email address +associated with your account can be verified. ## Password requirements |