# Triggering a password reset for another user

## Introduction

If you are a user with an [administrator or manager role](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/users-roles-and-permissions/roles-and-permissions-summary), you can trigger a password reset email for other users in your company.&#x20;

When this is done, a reset email is sent to the email address for the user, containing a reset link. Password reset links are valid for 24 hours. After this, another password reset must be triggered so a new link is emailed.&#x20;

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The company user can use the 'forgot password' option from the [Patchworks login page](https://app.wearepatchworks.com/login) to trigger their own password reset email:\
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## **The steps**

**Step 1**\
[Access the user list for your company profile](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/users-roles-and-permissions/viewing-all-users-for-your-company-profile).

**Step 2**\
Move down to the **extra** section - you'll see a **\[company] users** tab showing all existing user accounts. At a glance you can see each user's name, email address and role - click the name of the user requiring a password reset:

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**Step 3**\
Click the **reset password** button at the top of the page:

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**Step 4**\
The user will receive an email from Patchworks which includes a link to change their password.
