FORGOTPASS
Request a password reset email.
Syntax
X service Private message/msg X FORGOTPASS <account> <registered-email>Required access
- Everyone
How it works
Use your account name and the exact email address you verified; no sign-in needed.
Open the private link and enter your new password twice. The link lasts one hour and works once.
Requesting or opening a link leaves your password and sessions unchanged.
Limits: Three recovery emails per account in 24 hours. Repeat requests preserve an active link.
IP and destination limits also apply. The reply never confirms whether the details match.
After reset: Existing sessions sign out; registered TLS certificates remain valid.
No verified email or lost email access: Contact network staff. Admin/developer accounts need developer assistance.
Parameters
- account
- Your X account name; it may differ from your nickname.
- registered-email
- Supply registered email, as described below.
Example commands
/msg X FORGOTPASS account name@example.orgThis command can contain private credentials or a confirmation code. Send it privately to the intended service. Copy buttons never execute commands.
Reviewed 27 September 2026. Current service settings and access checks apply. For the service’s current help, use /msg X HELP FORGOTPASS.