steve_b_wales Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I have just installed a new desktop computer. When I tried to log onto this site, it asked for my password, which I have forgotten, despite trying many variations. I then went onto Pigeon Watch using my laptop (which I'm using to write this) and it automatically entered my password. The problem I have is that I cannot see the password. I tried to reset the original password with another one, but it's asking for the original password first, before I can change it. How do I sort this out???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 You can try highlighting copy and paste the password before it logs you in. failing that you can go into your internet browser setting and look at passwords and saved passwords. same with your phone if you log on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockybasher Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 12 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I have just installed a new desktop computer. When I tried to log onto this site, it asked for my password, which I have forgotten, despite trying many variations. I then went onto Pigeon Watch using my laptop (which I'm using to write this) and it automatically entered my password. The problem I have is that I cannot see the password. I tried to reset the original password with another one, but it's asking for the original password first, before I can change it. How do I sort this out???? Admin should be able to assist I would think ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Steve didn't it ask for to save your password if so it should be there all mine are in password autofill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 25 minutes ago, stockybasher said: Admin should be able to assist I would think ?? We don't have access to peoples passwords, maybe Teal does, but we definatly don't. Steve i use chrome, all my passwords are saved, i clock on the 3 dots in the top right of my screen and from the menu chose password manager, it then asks for my chrome password and then i can see all my saved passwords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbrierley Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 clickl on the little dots top right hand corner of screen click settings then click on auto fill then click on password manager any passwords saved will be there click on the eye symbol it will show the saved password hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I have just installed a new desktop computer. When I tried to log onto this site, it asked for my password, which I have forgotten, despite trying many variations. I then went onto Pigeon Watch using my laptop (which I'm using to write this) and it automatically entered my password. The problem I have is that I cannot see the password. I tried to reset the original password with another one, but it's asking for the original password first, before I can change it. How do I sort this out???? Which browser are you using? If you go into the settings and the privacy it should have saved passwords, which you can then view. If you currently logon to the browser and sync then you could sign into the browser on the new desktop. That should then sync your passwords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 23 hours ago, ph5172 said: You can try highlighting copy and paste the password before it logs you in. failing that you can go into your internet browser setting and look at passwords and saved passwords. same with your phone if you log on there I did try but failed. Thanks though. 20 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: Which browser are you using? If you go into the settings and the privacy it should have saved passwords, which you can then view. If you currently logon to the browser and sync then you could sign into the browser on the new desktop. That should then sync your passwords. I'm using Google Chrome. The problem I have is that I could reset my passaword by providing the email address that I originally provided when I joined in 2007, but I have changed service providers since then, and cannot remember what email address I used at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 I use chrome as been said click the three dots go onto password and see what you used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I did try but failed. Thanks though. I'm using Google Chrome. The problem I have is that I could reset my passaword by providing the email address that I originally provided when I joined in 2007, but I have changed service providers since then, and cannot remember what email address I used at the time. In chrome, settings → password manager. Then it should show you all saved passwords and you can view them in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 3 Author Report Share Posted February 3 4 hours ago, ShootingEgg said: In chrome, settings → password manager. Then it should show you all saved passwords and you can view them in there. Thanks. I tried that but for some reason, Chrome isn't accepting my password, even though it's the correct one. I'll leave it this weekend and try again in a few days time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Mods won’t be able to see your password, but they should be able to change it. Maybe message a mod and ask them to change it to something of your choice. You can feel free to change it again after you’ve logged in on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 16 hours ago, Genghis said: Mods won’t be able to see your password, but they should be able to change it. Maybe message a mod and ask them to change it to something of your choice. You can feel free to change it again after you’ve logged in on your computer. Thats my next move in a day or two. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 Finally, it's sorted. TEAL changed my email address from the one I originally joined up with. My thanks to him and of course, everyone else who has tried to help and commented on this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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