# You're asked to change your password

> If InfraNest asks you to set a new password before letting you continue, nothing is wrong with your account — a policy in your organization has asked for it.

Source: https://infranest.io/docs/password-expired
Last updated: 2026-08-30

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If InfraNest suddenly asks you to set a new password before you can continue, don't worry — nothing is wrong with your account. This happens because a policy in your organization requires it.

## Overview
- Your organization controls how often passwords must be changed and how strong they need to be.
- This prompt is a routine security measure, not a sign of a problem with your account.
- You'll be able to continue straight into InfraNest once you've set your new password — no separate sign-in needed.

## Why this happens
- **Your password has expired.** Your organization sets how often passwords must change.
- **An administrator required a reset** — usually after a security review, or if a password may have been exposed.
- **You were given a temporary password**, and this is the moment you replace it with one of your own.

## Change your password
1. Enter your current password.
2. Choose a new one that meets the rules shown on screen — these usually cover length and whether mixed characters are required.
3. Select **Save**. You'll continue straight into InfraNest; no separate sign-in is needed.

> [!TIP]
> Longer beats complicated. A passphrase of a few unrelated words is stronger and easier to type than a short scramble of characters — and don't reuse a password from another service. A password manager makes this easy, especially if your organization rotates passwords often.

## Troubleshooting

**It won't accept my new password**
- **"Must be different"** — you've used this password before. Policies usually block reusing a recent password.
- **It doesn't meet the rules** — the requirements are listed on the screen; the most commonly missed one is minimum length.
- **You've tried too many times** — sign-in attempts are rate-limited, so wait a few minutes and try again.

**I don't know my current password**

> [!NOTE]
> Sign out and use **Forgot password** instead. That sends a reset link to your verified email address.