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title: "Logging in to TYPO3 backend"
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# Logging in to TYPO3 backend {#login}

If you are a TYPO3 editor, the backend is where you will most likely spend most
of your time. So let's start by logging in.

Navigate to  `https://example.org/typo3` in your browser. The
`/typo3` part can be changed, so if `/typo3` does not work, check
your project documentation or ask your administrator for the correct backend
URL.

![The TYPO3 backend login box](../Images/ManualScreenshots/Login/BackendLoginPage.png)

If you are having problems logging in, have a look at the
troubleshooting tips below. If you are still having problems, **ask your
administrator for help**. Troubleshooting tips for administrators are at the
bottom.

## Troubleshooting: Forgotten password {#login-forgot-password}

1.  Click on **Forgot your password?**

    Go to the backend login page and select **Forgot your password?**.
1.  Enter your email address

    Use the same email address that you entered during registration.

    ![The password reset form with the email address field](../Images/ManualScreenshots/Login/ForgotPasswordEmail.png)
1.  Open the email and follow the link

    If you haven't received the email, check your spam folder and
    double-check that the email address you entered is correct.
1.  Enter a new password

    Click on the password recovery link in the email and then enter a new
    password. Make sure you choose a password that fits your administrator's
    rules.

Things your **administrator** can check if this is not working correctly:

-   the [password reset feature](https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/reference-coreapi/main/en-us/ApiOverview/Backend/AccessControl/PasswordReset/Index.html#access-password-reset) is
    enabled
-   your backend account has a valid email address associated with it
-   the TYPO3 installation can send emails.

## Troubleshooting: You cannot log in {#login-troubleshooting}

Things you can check are:

-   JavaScript is enabled in your browser
-   your credentials are correct and valid
-   whether your IP address has changed (you will automatically be logged out).

### The backend is locked for maintenance {#login-troubleshooting-locked}

Your TYPO3 installation may be locked for maintenance and a message will appear
indicating that TYPO3 is in maintenance mode. Check with your administrator.

### Too many failed logins {#login-troubleshooting-failed-logins}

If you enter the wrong login credentials too many times,
you may be locked out of the backend. You
will see a message such as "The login is locked until
2026-08-31 10:58 due to too many failed login attempts from your IP address."

Wait till the time is up and then try logging in again.

### The login box reloads but no error message is displayed {#login-troubleshooting-login-reloads}

Login cookies could be incorrectly set. Try deleting your browser cookies.

## Troubleshooting: Advice for administrators {#login-troubleshooting-administrators}

See
[TYPO3 Getting Started, Troubleshooting common TYPO3 backend login problems](https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/tutorial-getting-started/main/en-us/Troubleshooting/BackendLogin.html#troubleshooting-backend-login).