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In TYPO3, an editor's work is done via the backend and having a working backend account is critical.

Important

Make sure JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your browser as they are required by the TYPO3 Backend.

Enter your domain name into the address bar of your internet browser and append "/typo3" to it to get to the "log in" page of your site. For example: http://www.example.org/typo3.

The TYPO3 CMS backend login screen

Troubleshooting: Forgot password for backend login

1. Click on Forgot your password?

   Go to the backend login page and select Forgot your password?.

   

   Click on Forgot your password?

2. Enter your email address

   Use the exact email address you used during registration.

   

   Click on Forgot your password?

3. Open the email

   Note that you will get the following page even if the email you entered was not found. This is due to the fact that the system will not disclose information about any registered email addresses.

   If you do not receive the email, check your spam folder and double-check the email address is correct.

   

   Click on Forgot your password?

4. Enter the new password

   After you clicked on the password recovery link in the email you received you can enter a new password. Always use a secure password.

   

   Enter a secure new password twice