Password reset flows in No-Code - Step-by-Step Execution

Concept Flow - Password reset flows

User clicks 'Forgot Password'

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User enters email or username

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System sends reset link or code

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User receives email or SMS

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User clicks link or enters code

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User sets new password

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System updates password and confirms

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End

The flow starts when a user requests a password reset, then the system sends a reset link or code, the user verifies it, sets a new password, and the system confirms the update.

Execution Sample

No-Code

1. User clicks 'Forgot Password'
2. User enters email
3. System sends reset email
4. User clicks link
5. User sets new password
6. System confirms reset

This sequence shows the main steps a user and system take during a password reset.

Analysis Table

Step	Action	Input/Condition	System Response	User Output
1	User clicks 'Forgot Password'	N/A	Show email input form	See email input form
2	User enters email	Valid email entered	Send reset link to email	Wait for email
3	User receives email	Email with reset link received	N/A	Click reset link
4	User clicks reset link	Link is valid and not expired	Show new password form	See new password form
5	User enters new password	Password meets criteria	Update password in system	See confirmation message
6	User sees confirmation	Password updated	Allow login with new password	Password reset complete
7	If link expired or invalid	Link invalid or expired	Show error message	Prompt to retry password reset

💡 Process ends when password is successfully reset or user is informed of an error.

State Tracker

Variable	Start	After Step 2	After Step 4	After Step 5	Final
User Email	None	[e-mail]	[e-mail]	[e-mail]	[e-mail]
Reset Link Status	None	Sent	Clicked and Valid	Used	Expired or Used
New Password	None	None	None	User input password	Stored securely
Process State	Start	Waiting for email click	Waiting for new password	Updating password	Completed or Error

Key Insights - 3 Insights

Why does the system send a reset link instead of the password itself?

For security, the system never sends the actual password. Instead, it sends a temporary reset link to verify the user's identity before allowing a new password to be set, as shown in execution_table step 2 and 3.

What happens if the user clicks an expired reset link?

The system detects the link is invalid or expired and shows an error message prompting the user to retry, as seen in execution_table step 7.

Why must the new password meet certain criteria?

To keep accounts secure, the system requires the new password to meet rules like length or complexity before updating, as indicated in execution_table step 5.

Visual Quiz - 3 Questions

Look at the execution table, what does the system do after the user enters their email?

A Immediately resets the password

B Shows an error message

C Sends a reset link to the email

D Logs the user in

💡 Hint

Check step 2 in the execution_table where the system response is described.

At which step does the user set their new password?

A Step 5

B Step 4

C Step 3

D Step 6

💡 Hint

Look at the 'User Output' column in the execution_table for when the new password form is shown and filled.

If the reset link is expired, what is the system's response?

A Send a new reset link automatically

B Show an error message prompting retry

C Allow password reset anyway

D Ignore the click

💡 Hint

Refer to step 7 in the execution_table describing the invalid link scenario.

Concept Snapshot

Password reset flows:
1. User requests reset by entering email.
2. System sends a secure reset link or code.
3. User verifies via link or code.
4. User sets a new password meeting criteria.
5. System updates password and confirms.
Always protects user security by never sending passwords directly.

Full Transcript

Password reset flows start when a user clicks 'Forgot Password' and enters their email. The system sends a reset link to that email. The user receives the email and clicks the link, which must be valid and not expired. Then the user sets a new password that meets security rules. The system updates the password and confirms the reset. If the link is invalid or expired, the system shows an error and asks the user to retry. This flow ensures security by verifying identity before allowing password changes.