# How to recover a forgotten admin password?

To restore the administrator password, you need to:

#### Step 1

Enter your email address on the login page and click Next.

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#### Step 2 <a href="#shag-2" id="shag-2"></a>

Click **Forgot your password?** on the login page.

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#### Step 3&#x20;

Check the e-mail address of the administrator and click **Confirm**.

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#### Step 4

Open the email and follow the link in the received email to reset the password.

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### Step 5

&#x20;Enter a new password, confirm the password, and save the changes.

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{% hint style="info" %}
It is not recommended to use the **admin\@server** account because you will not be able to recover a forgotten password by email. [Create your own account](/hideez-enterprise-server/administration/adding-an-admin-account.md) with the correct email address.
{% endhint %}


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