Reset a User Password

Users

Overview

When a user is locked out or hasn't received their welcome email, an admin can trigger a password reset from Enterprise Settings. This sends a new email to the user's registered address containing a temporary password and a login link.

Users who know their current password and just want to change it should do so from their own profile settings — no admin action needed.

Who can reset passwords

Only Admins and Financial Admins can reset another user's password. You cannot reset your own password via this flow — use the Forgot Password link on the login page instead.

How to reset a password

1Click your account menu in the top navigation bar
2Select Enterprise Settings
3Open the Users tab
4Find the user — search by name, User ID, or email
5Click the user's name to open their profile
6Click Reset Password
7Confirm the action — a new welcome email is sent immediately
Let the user know to expect the email. Temporary passwords are single-use and expire after 24 hours — the user must log in and set a new password before then.

What the user receives

The user receives a Welcome to Silverile email (the same format as the original welcome email) containing:

  • Their User ID
  • A new system-generated temporary password
  • A link to the Silverile login page

After logging in with the temporary password, the user will be prompted to set a new permanent password before they can continue.

Self-service password change

Users who are already logged in and want to change their password don't need admin help. They can do it themselves:

1Click the account menu in the top-right corner
2Select User Settings or Profile
3Go to the Security tab
4Enter the current password, then the new password twice
5Click Save

Troubleshooting

I don't see a "Reset Password" option on the user's profile

Only Admins and Financial Admins can reset passwords. If you don't see the option, ask an admin to perform the reset. You also cannot reset your own password this way — use the Forgot Password link on the login page instead.

The user says they didn't receive the reset email

Ask them to check their spam or junk folder. If still missing, verify the email address on their profile is correct. You can trigger another reset to resend it.

The "Reset Password" button is greyed out

Password reset is only available for active users. If the user's account is deactivated, reactivate it first, then reset the password.

The user is trying to log in with the new credentials but getting an error

The temporary password in the email is case-sensitive. Ask them to copy-paste it rather than typing it manually. The password is also single-use — if they've attempted login before, the temporary password may have already been consumed. Trigger another reset to send fresh credentials.

I need to reset my own password

Admins cannot reset their own password from Enterprise Settings. Go to the Silverile login page and use the Forgot Password link to trigger a self-service reset email.