Latest revision as of 08:29, 18 April 2026

Password Recovery

Password Recovery is the process used to regain access to a CIT account when you forget your password.

Overview

There are two main password recovery methods:

email recovery
manual recovery through the Account Retrieval Board

Email recovery is the normal method.

If email recovery is not possible:

use the Account Retrieval Board

Recovering your password by email

To recover your password by email:

reconnect to the server, or use /reconnect
click Forgot my password
enter your email
wait for the recovery code
use the recovery code to reset your password

This is the main password recovery method.

When email recovery cannot be used

If you forgot your password and did not set an email:

use the Account Retrieval Board

If you cannot recover your account through email:

use the Account Retrieval Board

Manual recovery is used when email recovery is not possible.

Account Retrieval Board

The Account Retrieval Board is used for:

manual account recovery
manual PIN recovery when needed

Board link:

Account Retrieval Board

Manual recovery

If email recovery is not possible:

go to the Account Retrieval Board
make a topic using the required format
include the needed recovery details

Replies usually take:

3 to 4 days

Evidence and recovery details

For manual recovery, include as much useful account evidence as possible.

Examples include:

screenshots
login history
other identifying account information

Related commands

Command	Use
`/reconnect`	Reconnect and open the login or recovery flow

Notes

Email recovery is the main recovery method.
Manual recovery is for cases where email recovery cannot be used.
The Account Retrieval Board is the correct place for manual account recovery.

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-= '''Password Recovery in CIT''' =
+= Password Recovery =
-If you forget your password in '''CIT''', you can follow these steps to recover your account and regain access to your profile.
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-==== Step 1: Recover Your Password via E-mail ====
+'''Password Recovery''' is the process used to regain access to a CIT account when you forget your password.
-# '''Disconnect and Reconnect''':
+== Overview ==
-#* The first thing you should do is '''disconnect''' from the server and then reconnect or just type <code>/reconnect</code>
-# '''Click on "Forgot my Password"''':
-#* After reconnecting, click on the '''"Forgot my Password"''' option.
-# '''Enter Your E-mail''':
-#* You will need to provide the '''e-mail address''' you used when registering your account.
-#* If you didn't use an e-mail during registration, proceed to '''Step 2'''.
-# '''Check Your E-mail''':
-#* After entering your e-mail, wait '''5-10 minutes''' for a message to arrive in your inbox.
-#* The message will contain a '''code''' sent by the '''Community of Integrity and Transparency'''.
-# '''Use the Code''':
-#* Enter the code from the e-mail to recover your password and regain access to your account.
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+There are two main password recovery methods:
-==== Step 2: Recover Password Without E-mail ====
+* email recovery
-If you did not register with an e-mail, follow these steps:
+* manual recovery through the Account Retrieval Board
-# '''Visit the Account Retrieval Board''':
+Email recovery is the normal method.
-#* Go to the '''Account Retrieval''' board on the '''[[CIT Forum]]''':  [https://cit.gg/index.php?board=459.0 Account Retrieval Board]
-# '''Create a New Topic''':
-#* Follow the format provided in this topic:  [https://cit.gg/index.php?topic=123320.0 Account Retrieval Format]
-# '''Wait for Staff Assistance''':
-#* After creating the topic, wait for a '''staff member''' to respond.
-#* This may take '''3-4 days''' depending on staff availability.
-----
+If email recovery is not possible:
-==== Important Notes ====
+* use the Account Retrieval Board
-* '''Never Share Your Password''':
+== Recovering your password by email ==
-** It is essential to '''never share your password''' with anyone.
-** If someone gains access to your account due to you sharing your password, it will be your responsibility. Always keep your account secure.
+To recover your password by email:
+* reconnect to the server, or use <code>/reconnect</code>
+* click '''Forgot my password'''
+* enter your email
+* wait for the recovery code
+* use the recovery code to reset your password
+This is the main password recovery method.
+== When email recovery cannot be used ==
+If you forgot your password and did not set an email:
+* use the Account Retrieval Board
+If you cannot recover your account through email:
+* use the Account Retrieval Board
+Manual recovery is used when email recovery is not possible.
+== Account Retrieval Board ==
+The Account Retrieval Board is used for:
+* manual account recovery
+* manual PIN recovery when needed
+Board link:
+* [https://cit.gg/index.php?board=459.0 Account Retrieval Board]
+== Manual recovery ==
+If email recovery is not possible:
+* go to the Account Retrieval Board
+* make a topic using the required format
+* include the needed recovery details
+Replies usually take:
+* <code>3</code> to <code>4</code> days
+== Evidence and recovery details ==
+For manual recovery, include as much useful account evidence as possible.
+Examples include:
+* screenshots
+* login history
+* other identifying account information
+== Related commands ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Command
+! Use
+|-
+| <code>/reconnect</code>
+| Reconnect and open the login or recovery flow
+|}
+== Notes ==
+* Email recovery is the main recovery method.
+* Manual recovery is for cases where email recovery cannot be used.
+* The Account Retrieval Board is the correct place for manual account recovery.
+== See also ==
+* [[PIN Code]]
+* [[Account Retrieval]]
+* [[Security Center]]