To reset the password of a user in Ory, you can use the account recovery flow. This process allows users to regain access to their accounts if they forget their password. Here's a summary of how it works: 1. The user initiates the account recovery process. 2. Ory sends a recovery message (either a one-time code or a magic link) to the user's recovery address (usually their email). 3. The user verifies their identity by entering the code or clicking the link. 4. Upon successful verification, the user receives a privileged session and is directed to the account settings page. 5. On the settings page, the user can create a new password to regain access to their account. By default, Ory uses the "one-time code" method for account recovery, which is the recommended approach. This method mitigates many of the drawbacks associated with magic links. To enable and configure account recovery in your Ory project, you can use either the Ory Console or the Ory CLI. Here's a basic configuration example using the CLI:

yaml selfservice:   methods:     code:       enabled: true       config:         lifespan: 15m   flows:     recovery:       enabled: true       lifespan: 15m       use: code       notify_unknown_recipients: false

This configuration enables the account recovery flow using the one-time code method, with a 15-minute lifespan for both the code and the recovery flow. For more detailed information on configuring and customizing the account recovery process, you can refer to the [Account recovery and password reset](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service/flows/account-recovery-password-reset) documentation.

As an administrator, you can force a password reset for a user in Ory by initiating an administrative account recovery process. This allows you to generate a recovery link or code for the user without them having to request it themselves. Here's how you can do it: 1. First, you'll need to create a basic user account (if it doesn't already exist) using the user's email address. 2. Then, you can trigger the account recovery process for that user using the Admin API. Here's the step-by-step process: 1. Create a user account (if it doesn't exist):

bash curl --request POST -sL \   --header "Authorization: Bearer {ORY_API_KEY}" \   --header "Content-Type: application/json" \   --data '{   "schema_id": "<preset://email>",   "traits": {      "email": "$USER_EMAIL_ADDRESS"     }   }' https://{project-slug}.<http://projects.oryapis.com/admin/identities|projects.oryapis.com/admin/identities>

2. Get the ID of the created account from the API response. 3. Use the account ID to generate a recovery link:

bash curl --request POST -sL \    --header "Authorization: Bearer {ORY_API_KEY}" \    --header "Content-Type: application/json" \    --data '{    "expires_in": "12h",    "identity_id": "$ACCOUNT_ID"    }' https://{project-slug}.<http://projects.oryapis.com/admin/recovery/link|projects.oryapis.com/admin/recovery/link>

4. Copy the recovery link from the API response and send it to the user. When the user clicks on the recovery link, they will be able to set a new password, effectively resetting their account. It's important to note that this process requires an API Key for authorization. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to perform these administrative actions. For more detailed information on this process, you can refer to the [Invite users](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/invite-users) documentation, which outlines a similar process that can be adapted for password resets. Remember, this method bypasses the normal user-initiated recovery flow, so it should be used judiciously and in accordance with your organization's security policies.