using asp.net sqlmembership how do i send a user their password if password format is set to hashed

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setting type to hashed seems to not allow enablePasswordRetrieval. what if a user forgot their password?

Henk Holterman · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-23 13:29:15Z

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When a hashed password is lost, the only option is to create a new one. Either by the user or by an administrator(-tool).

A common practice is to send a link to a secured page where the user can enter a new password.

answered May 23, 2010 at 13:29

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JoeGeeky · Accepted Answer · 2010-05-23 14:37:10Z

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Hashes are not-reversible to their native form, which is why password recovery is not possible. If this is a requirement you will need to use encryption instead. To do this, change passwordFormat="Hashed" to passwordFormat="Encrypted"

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