docs/documentation/platform/auth-methods/email-password.mdx
Email and Password is the most common authentication method that can be used by user identities for authentication into Web Dashboard and Infisical CLI. It is recommended to utilize Multi-factor Authentication in addition to it.
It is currently possible to use the Email and Password auth method to authenticate into the Web Dashboard and Infisical CLI.
Every Email and Password is accompanied by an emergency kit given to users during signup. If the password is lost or forgotten, emergency kit is only way to retrieve the access to your account. It is possible to generate a new emergency kit with the following steps:
Personal Settings menu.
Emergency Kit section.Save.You can update your account password at any time:
Personal Settings menu.
Authentication tab.
Change Password section, enter your current password and new password.
Save to save your new password.You can update your account email address:
Personal Settings menu.Authentication tab.Change Email section, enter your new email address.
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If you don't currently have Email authentication enabled, it will be automatically activated when you change your email. You may disable it in the authentication settings after logging in with your new email if needed.
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4. Click Send Verification Code to receive an 6-digit verification code at your new email address.
5. Check your new email inbox and enter the verification code.
6. Click Confirm Email Change to complete the process.
7. You will be logged out and need to sign in again with your new email address.