# RESETPASSWORD

## Description

Excel Lab authenticates with Windham's licensing server for convenience and security. To set a new password, you will require your current password and a reset code. The reset code will be emailed to you during this process (MFA).

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You can invoke Excel Lab's license authentication process anywhere in a workbook. You can even do this in a new blank workbook. 

You do not need to save the workbook once authentication is successful.
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## Syntax

The following describes the function signature for use in Microsoft Excel's formula bar.

```excel-formula
=RESETPASSWORD()
```

### Input(s)

Follow the on-screen dialog prompt to enter your username and password.

| Argument       | Description                                                                                 |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Username**   | Your e-mail address registered with Windham Labs.                                           |
| **Password**   | Your current password.                                                                      |
| **Reset Code** | Our licensing server will send you a reset code to confirm your identity, check your email. |
| New Password   | Enter a new password.                                                                       |

### Output(s)

| Message   | Description                                                                             |
| --------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **TRUE**  | Password successfully set.                                                              |
| **FALSE** | Invalid username and/or current password and/or reset code. Check for typos, try again. |

## Example

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To set a new password:

1. Open any workbook, or create a new (temporary) workbook.
2. In any cell, type `=RESETPASSWORD()` in the formula bar.
3. Follow the instructions as described in the Syntax section above.

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When successful, Excel Lab will store your license information within user-specific system files. You do not need to save the temporary workbook.
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