WebSecurity - ChangePassword()
❮ WebSecurity
Definition
The ChangePassword() method changes the password for a specified user.
Syntax in C# and VB
WebSecurity.ChangePassword(userName,
oldPassword, newPassword)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| userName | String | The user name |
| oldPassword | String | The user's old password |
| newPassword | String | The new password |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Boolean | true if the password is changed, otherwise false |
Errors and Exceptions
Any access to the WebSecurity object throws an InvalidOperationException if:
- The InitializeDatabaseConnection() method has not been called
- SimpleMembership is not initialized (or disabled in the website configuration)
Technical Data
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Namespace | WebMatrix.WebData |
| Assembly | WebMatrix.WebData.dll |
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