|
|
(8 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) |
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
− | '''Introduction'''
| + | #REDIRECT [[How_do_you_recover_or_reset_your_admin_password%3F]] |
− | Because passwords are stored using a one-way [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password_salting "salted"] MD5 hash which prevents recovering the password, you cannot recover an existing password, but you can reset it to a new password by editing the password field in the database. In the following directions, you will set the password MD5 value to a known value and then log-in using the password that matches that value. Once logged in, you can change the password again using normal Joomla! user access screens.
| |
− | | |
− | '''Joomla! 1.0.13 Enhanced Password System'''
| |
− | Initial tests indicate that the method described here also works with Joomla! 1.0.13 salt-enhanced passwords. This is because Joomla! automatically updates password data from earlier versions to the 1.0.13 format.
| |
− | | |
− | '''Directions'''
| |
− | | |
− | 1. Use a MySQL utility such as phpMyAdmin or MySQL Query Browser .
| |
− | | |
− | 2. Open the correct database and select the table, jos_users . (Change default table prefix, 'jos_' to your table prefix if it is different.)
| |
− | | |
− | 3. Select the record (or table row) for your administrator account (The first admin account, created by default, has an id of 62).
| |
− | | |
− | 4. Copy and paste a known MD5 hash, such as one of the samples provided with this FAQ, into the password field.
| |
− | Warning: You must paste the password's hash value, not the password itself. You can use any of the following password = hash pairs, or create your own using one of the tools listed below.
| |
− | | |
− | password = "MD5 hash of password"
| |
− | ------------------------------------------------------
| |
− | admin = 21232f297a57a5a743894a0e4a801fc3
| |
− | secret = 5ebe2294ecd0e0f08eab7690d2a6ee69
| |
− | OU812 = 7441de5382cf4fecbaa9a8c538e76783
| |
− | | |
− | 5. Save the record.
| |
− | | |
− | 6. Point your browser to your site and log as the administrator using your new password.
| |
− | | |
− | 7. Once logged in, Joomla will convert your md5 hash to a salted md5 hash, but you should change the password again to one that only you know.
| |
− | | |
− | '''Using phpMyAdmin built-in 'PASSWORD' function for new passwords'''
| |
− | | |
− | 1. Use a MySQL utility such as phpMyAdmin with MySQL 5.0.1 (or newer).
| |
− | | |
− | 2. Open the correct database and select the table, jos_users . (Change default table prefix, 'jos_' to your table prefix if it is different.)
| |
− | | |
− | 3. Select the record (or table row) for your administrator account (The first admin account, created by default, has an id of 62).
| |
− | | |
− | 4. Click on 'Edit Record'.
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | 5. To the right of the 'password' field, select the drop-down "function" of "PASSWORD".
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | 6. Enter new password in the 'data' field.
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | 7. Save the record.
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | 8. Point your browser to your site and log as the administrator using your new password.
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | 9. Once logged in, Joomla will convert your md5 hash to a salted md5 hash, but you should change the password again to one that only you know.
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | '''Generating your own MD5 hash from a password of your choice'''
| |
− | | |
− | Alternatively, you can set the password to a value of your own choice. Use tools, such as the following, to create your own strong hashed password. Use the above directions once you've generated a hash with these tools.
| |
− | | |
− | '''Online MD5 hash creation tools'''
| |
− | * JavaScript MD5 - http://pajhome.org.uk/crypt/md5/
| |
− | * MD5er - http://www.md5er.com/
| |
− | * An online app to create encrypted passwords specifically for Joomla 1.5: http://www.subclosure.com/generate-new-joomla-1-5-md5salt-encrypted-passwords-to-store-in-database.html
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | '''Free MD5 utilities for download'''
| |
− | * MD5 & Hashing Utilities - http://www.digital-detective.co.uk/freetools/md5.asp
| |
− | * SlavaSoft HashCalc - http://www.slavasoft.com/hashcalc/overview.htm
| |
− | | |
− | '''Other MD5 tools'''
| |
− | * There are many free online and downloadable MD5 utilities. Google "MD5 hash tool"
| |
− | | |
− | | |
− | [[Category:FAQ]] | |
− | [[Category:Administration FAQ]]
| |
− | [[Category:Getting Started FAQ]]
| |
− | [[Category:Version 1.5 FAQ]]
| |