Reset Password via CLI

The user:reset-password command allows administrators to reset a user’s password from the command line without knowing the current password. This is useful for recovering locked-out accounts or administrative password changes.

Usage

docker exec -it slink slink user:reset-password --email=<email>

When --password is omitted, the command prompts for the new password with hidden input and asks you to confirm it. The password is never displayed on screen.

Options

Option	Alias	Required	Description
--email		Yes	Email address of the user whose password to reset. If omitted, you are prompted.
--password	-p	No	Set the new password inline. If omitted, you are prompted (with confirmation).

Caution

Passing --password leaves the password visible in shell history and process listings. For sensitive environments, prefer the interactive prompt.

Note

Unlike a user changing their own password in the app, this command does not require the current password. It is an administrative reset. The user can immediately sign in with the new password.

Related Commands

• user:create creates new user accounts
• user:activate activates pending user accounts
• user:grant:role grants roles to users
• user:revoke:role revokes roles from users

Errors

Message	Cause
Error: User not found	No user exists with the given email.
Error: Passwords do not match.	The password and confirmation entered at the interactive prompt differ.