Django provides built-in views and forms for handling password reset and password change processes.

Password Change

The password change functionality allows users to change their password while logged in.

Example: Using PasswordChangeView:

from django.contrib.auth.views import PasswordChangeView
from django.urls import path

urlpatterns = [
    path('password_change/', PasswordChangeView.as_view(), name='password_change'),
]

This view provides a form for users to enter their current password and their new password.

Template for Password Change:

  <form method="post">
      {% csrf_token %}
      {{ form.as_p }}
      <button type="submit">Change Password</button>
  </form>
  

Password Reset

The password reset process typically involves sending a link to the user’s email to reset their password. Django’s PasswordResetView handles this flow.

Example: Using PasswordResetView:

from django.contrib.auth.views import PasswordResetView, PasswordResetDoneView
from django.urls import path

urlpatterns = [
    path('password_reset/', PasswordResetView.as_view(), name='password_reset'),
    path('password_reset/done/', PasswordResetDoneView.as_view(), name='password_reset_done'),
]

Customizing the Reset Email:

You can override the email template used for sending password reset links. Create a custom email template (registration/password_reset_email.html):

  {% autoescape off %}
  Please click the link below to reset your password:
  {{ protocol }}://{{ domain }}{% url 'password_reset_confirm' uidb64=uid token=token %}
  {% endautoescape %}