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Django password reset flow with email

Priya Sharma Jan 2026
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from django.contrib.auth import views as auth_views
from django.urls import path

app_name = 'accounts'

urlpatterns = [
    path('password-reset/',
         auth_views.PasswordResetView.as_view(
             template_name='accounts/password_reset.html',
             email_template_name='accounts/password_reset_email.html',
             subject_template_name='accounts/password_reset_subject.txt',
         ),
         name='password_reset'),

    path('password-reset/done/',
         auth_views.PasswordResetDoneView.as_view(
             template_name='accounts/password_reset_done.html'
         ),
         name='password_reset_done'),

    path('reset/<uidb64>/<token>/',
         auth_views.PasswordResetConfirmView.as_view(
             template_name='accounts/password_reset_confirm.html'
         ),
         name='password_reset_confirm'),

    path('reset/done/',
         auth_views.PasswordResetCompleteView.as_view(
             template_name='accounts/password_reset_complete.html'
         ),
         name='password_reset_complete'),
]
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Django provides built-in password reset views. I customize templates to match site design. The flow sends a secure token via email that expires after a timeout. I configure email backend and PASSWORD_RESET_TIMEOUT in settings. For better UX, I customize success messages and redirect URLs. The token is cryptographically signed and can't be forged. I test the flow in development with console email backend. For production, I ensure email deliverability with SPF/DKIM records. This standard pattern is secure and well-tested.

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