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# How to change my Password?

This procedure outlines the steps required to update your account password, a critical action for maintaining account security. This process requires knowledge of your current password and access to your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) device.

### Step-by-Step: Changing Your Account Password on Solcex

#### Prerequisites

* You must know your current (initial) password.
* You must have access to your active Google Authenticator (2FA) application.

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#### Initiating the Password Change

* **Login and Navigate to Profile:** Log in to your Solcex account and click on the Profile Account menu (found in the upper-right corner).
* **Access Safety Settings:** Select "Account Safety"
* **Start Change Procedure:** Scroll down the page and click the option labeled **"Change Password."**

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#### Verification and New Password Input

* **Enter Initial Password:** Input your current (old) password into the designated field for verification.
* **Enter New Password:** Define and enter your new password (ensure it meets all security requirements, such as length and complexity).
* **Confirm New Password:** Re-enter your new password exactly as entered in the previous step to confirm its accuracy.
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#### Final Security Confirmation and Completion

* **Phone Verification Code:** nter the 6-digit one-time password (OTP) sent to your phone via WhatsApp.
* **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Code:** Enter the current 6-digit one-time password (OTP) generated by your Google Authenticator application into the required field.
* **Finalize Change:** Click the **"Change"** button to submit the request and finalize the password update.
* **Completion:** The process is now complete. You will be logged out, and your new password will be immediately active.

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#### Security Note:&#x20;

It is strongly recommended to choose a unique, complex password that has not been used on any other service. Avoid using common words, names, or easily guessed number sequences.