Re: how can i make this option work Allow retrieval of forgotten passwords through email
Posted: 11 Nov 2024, 17:37
by RussH
This functionality isn't present in the code. I believe one of the developers was intending to complete it but never got around to it. It isn't hugely complex if you wanted to engage a developer and contrinute the code back to the project.
Re: how can i make this option work Allow retrieval of forgotten passwords through email
Posted: 29 Nov 2024, 07:45
by Stephen Ellison
stephenyork wrote: ↑15 Nov 2024, 04:37
Code: Select allPHP
<?php
// ... (Database connection and other setup)
// Handle password reset request
if (isset($_POST['email'])) {
$email = $_POST['email'];
// Check if the email exists in the database
$user = getUserByEmail($email);
if ($user) {
// Generate a reset token
$token = generateRandomToken();
// Update the user's record with the token
updateUserToken($user['id'], $token);
// Send a reset password email
sendEmail($user['email'], $token);
// Redirect to a success page or display a message
header('Location: password-reset-success.php');
exit;
} else {
// Handle invalid email address
// ...
}
}
// Password reset page
if (isset($_GET['token'])) {
$token = $_GET['token'];
// Validate the token
$user = getUserByToken($token);
if ($user) {
// Display a form for the user to enter a new password
// ...
} else {
// Handle invalid token
// ...
}
}
// ... (Other functions for database operations, email sending, etc.)
idk if this is what you looking for but eh..hope this helpgetaway shootout
I tried this code and it works fine, many thanks.