# Password Expiry

The **Password Expiry** feature helps enforce regular password updates for added security. It must be configured by an administrator.

When enabled, the system tracks the number of days since a user last updated their password. Once the password reaches the configured expiration period, it expires and must be reset before the user can log in.

An administrator can also define a **notification period**, which triggers an alert on the login page before the password expires, prompting the user to update it.

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### Steps to Reset an Expired Password

* Open the web browser and enter the clinic's URL.

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* On the login page, enter your **Username**.
* In the **Password** field, enter your password.&#x20;
* Click the **LOGIN** button. A message appears: **“Your Password Expired! Please change the password.”**

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* Select **OK** to proceed. The **Forgot Password** pop-up appears.

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* Enter the new password in the **New Password** and **Confirm Password** fields.
* Click **SAVE**.
* After saving the new password, return to the login page and log in using your updated credentials.

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