Purpose

Provides CGI interface for installing a new password.

Called by an Apache Authenticated User, and then only runs if the logged in user is part of the TWikiAdminGroup

Used by

Invoked as part of the ForgotPasswordWorkflow:

• (this uses the PasswdCgiScript) The user requests a new password by filling in the TWiki. ResetPassword page
• This script is called from the TWiki. InstallPassword page.

This script is only useful for Apache based HtPasswd and HtDigest Authentication methods. It requires TWiki::User::HtPasswdUser

TWiki Modules used

This CGI script depends on the following TWiki modules for functionality:

• TWikiDotPm
• UserDotPm
• UserHtPasswdDotPm

External Modules used

This CGI script also depends on the following external modules:

• CGI.pm (CPAN)

PublicMethods

• none - all functionality has moved to UserDotPm and HtPasswdUserDotPm

PrivateMethods

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-- MartinCleaver - 24 Jun 2002