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70 lines
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---
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title: Updating your GitHub access credentials
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intro: '{% data variables.product.product_name %} credentials include{% ifversion not ghae %} not only your password, but also{% endif %} the access tokens, SSH keys, and application API tokens you use to communicate with {% data variables.product.product_name %}. Should you have the need, you can reset all of these access credentials yourself.'
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redirect_from:
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- /articles/rolling-your-credentials/
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- /articles/how-can-i-reset-my-password/
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- /articles/updating-your-github-access-credentials
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- /github/authenticating-to-github/updating-your-github-access-credentials
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versions:
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fpt: '*'
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ghes: '*'
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ghae: '*'
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topics:
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- Identity
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- Access management
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shortTitle: Update access credentials
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---
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{% ifversion not ghae %}
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## Requesting a new password
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1. To request a new password, visit {% ifversion fpt %}https://{% data variables.product.product_url %}/password_reset{% else %}`https://{% data variables.product.product_url %}/password_reset`{% endif %}.
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2. Enter the email address associated with your personal {% data variables.product.product_name %} account, then click **Send password reset email.** The email will be sent to the backup email address if you have one configured.
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3. We'll email you a link that will allow you to reset your password. You must click on this link within 3 hours of receiving the email. If you didn't receive an email from us, make sure to check your spam folder.
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4. If you have enabled two-factor authentication, you will be prompted for your 2FA credentials. Type your 2FA credentials or one of your 2FA recovery codes and click **Verify**.
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5. Type a new password, confirm your new password, and click **Change password**. For help creating a strong password, see "[Creating a strong password](/articles/creating-a-strong-password)."
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{% ifversion fpt %}{% else %}
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{% endif %}
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{% tip %}
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To avoid losing your password in the future, we suggest using a secure password manager, like [LastPass](https://lastpass.com/) or [1Password](https://1password.com/).
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{% endtip %}
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## Changing an existing password
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{% data reusables.repositories.blocked-passwords %}
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1. {% data variables.product.signin_link %} to {% data variables.product.product_name %}.
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{% data reusables.user_settings.access_settings %}
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{% data reusables.user_settings.security %}
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4. Under "Change password", type your old password, a strong new password, and confirm your new password. For help creating a strong password, see "[Creating a strong password](/articles/creating-a-strong-password)"
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5. Click **Update password**.
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{% tip %}
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For greater security, enable two-factor authentication in addition to changing your password. See [About two-factor authentication](/articles/about-two-factor-authentication) for more details.
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{% endtip %}
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{% endif %}
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## Updating your access tokens
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See "[Reviewing your authorized integrations](/articles/reviewing-your-authorized-integrations)" for instructions on reviewing and deleting access tokens. To generate new access tokens, see "[Creating a personal access token](/github/authenticating-to-github/creating-a-personal-access-token)."
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## Updating your SSH keys
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See "[Reviewing your SSH keys](/articles/reviewing-your-ssh-keys)" for instructions on reviewing and deleting SSH keys. To generate and add new SSH keys, see "[Generating an SSH key](/articles/generating-an-ssh-key)."
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## Resetting API tokens
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If you have any applications registered with {% data variables.product.product_name %}, you'll want to reset their OAuth tokens. For more information, see the "[Reset an authorization](/rest/reference/apps#reset-an-authorization)" endpoint.
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{% ifversion not ghae %}
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## Preventing unauthorized access
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For more tips on securing your account and preventing unauthorized access, see "[Preventing unauthorized access](/articles/preventing-unauthorized-access)."
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{% endif %}
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