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Resetting Your Password

Last updated: November 2025

Forgot your password or need to change it? Follow these simple steps to regain access to your InnGO account.

Resetting Forgotten Password

If You Can't Log In

  1. Go to InnGO login page
  2. Click "Forgot Password?" link
  3. Enter your email address (the one you used to register)
  4. Click Send Reset Link
  5. Check your email inbox
What Happens Next:
  • You'll receive email within 2-5 minutes
  • Subject: "Reset Your InnGO Password"
  • Click the reset link in email
  • Link valid for 1 hour
  1. Click reset link in email
  2. Enter new password (twice to confirm)
  3. Click Reset Password
  4. Password updated! Log in with new password

Didn't Receive Reset Email?

Check These First:

  • Spam/Junk folder: Email might be there
  • Correct email: Use the exact email you registered with
  • Wait 5 minutes: Email can take a few minutes
  • Check inbox filters: Email might be auto-filtered

Still No Email?

  1. Try password reset again
  2. Use different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  3. Clear browser cookies and try again
  4. Contact support: support@inngo.com
📧 Gmail Users: Check Promotions and Updates tabs in addition to Primary inbox!

Changing Password (While Logged In)

If You Know Current Password

  1. Log in to InnGO dashboard
  2. Click Settings in menu
  3. Go to Security tab
  4. Click Change Password
  5. Enter:
    • Current password
    • New password
    • Confirm new password
  6. Click Update Password
  7. Password changed successfully!

Creating a Strong Password

Password Requirements:

  • At least 8 characters long
  • Contains uppercase letter (A-Z)
  • Contains lowercase letter (a-z)
  • Contains number (0-9)
  • Contains special character (!@#$%^&*)

Good Password Examples:

  • MyHotel2025! (easy to remember, secure)
  • InnGO#Lagos99 (location-based)
  • Gr8Hotel@VI (creative substitution)

Bad Password Examples (Avoid):

  • ❌ password123 (too common)
  • ❌ 12345678 (only numbers)
  • ❌ hotelname (too simple)
  • ❌ qwerty (keyboard pattern)
💡 Pro Tip: Use a passphrase! Example: "ILoveMyHotel2025!" - easy to remember, hard to crack!

Password Security Best Practices

Do's:

  • ✓ Use unique password for InnGO (don't reuse)
  • ✓ Change password every 3-6 months
  • ✓ Use password manager (LastPass, 1Password)
  • ✓ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • ✓ Never share your password with anyone
  • ✓ Log out on shared computers

Don'ts:

  • ❌ Don't write password on paper near computer
  • ❌ Don't email password to yourself
  • ❌ Don't use same password for all accounts
  • ❌ Don't share password with staff (create separate accounts)
  • ❌ Don't let browser save password on public computers

Account Locked After Failed Login Attempts

What Happens:

After 5 failed login attempts, your account is temporarily locked for 30 minutes (security measure).

How to Unlock:

  1. Wait 30 minutes and try again, OR
  2. Use "Forgot Password" to reset immediately
📝 Security Feature: Auto-lock protects your account from brute-force hacking attempts!

Staff Password Resets

Resetting Staff Member Password (As Owner/Manager)

  1. Settings → Staff
  2. Find staff member
  3. Click ActionsReset Password
  4. Choose option:
    • Email reset link to staff
    • Or generate temporary password
  5. Staff member can change password after logging in

Staff Forgot Their Password

Staff can reset their own password:

  1. Go to InnGO login page
  2. Click "Forgot Password?"
  3. Enter their staff email
  4. Follow reset instructions in email

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Why Enable 2FA?

Extra security layer - even if someone knows your password, they can't log in without your phone.

Setting Up 2FA:

  1. Settings → Security
  2. Click Enable 2FA
  3. Choose method:
    • SMS to phone (easiest)
    • Email code
    • Authenticator app (most secure)
  4. Verify setup with test code
  5. Save backup codes in safe place

Logging In With 2FA:

  1. Enter email and password as usual
  2. You'll be asked for 6-digit code
  3. Check your phone/email for code
  4. Enter code
  5. Logged in successfully!
⚠️ Save Backup Codes: If you lose your phone, backup codes let you log in. Keep them safe!

Google Sign-In (OAuth)

Logging In With Google

If you registered using Google account:

  1. Click "Continue with Google" on login page
  2. Choose your Google account
  3. Logged in automatically (no password needed)

Linking Google Account

  1. Settings → Security
  2. Click Link Google Account
  3. Sign in with Google
  4. Now you can log in either way (email/password OR Google)

Suspicious Account Activity

Signs Your Account May Be Compromised:

  • Logged out unexpectedly
  • Can't log in with correct password
  • Strange bookings you didn't create
  • Email changed without your action
  • Received "new device login" alerts you didn't make

What to Do Immediately:

  1. Reset your password immediately
  2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Check Settings → Login History for suspicious logins
  4. Log out all other sessions (Settings → Security)
  5. Contact support: support@inngo.com
  6. Change passwords on other accounts if you reused it

Common Password Issues

"Password is incorrect"

  • Double-check Caps Lock is off
  • Try copy-pasting from password manager
  • Check for extra spaces
  • Use "Forgot Password" if still stuck

"New password can't be same as old password"

  • You're using the same password
  • Choose a different new password

"Password doesn't meet requirements"

  • Check it has: uppercase, lowercase, number, special character
  • Must be at least 8 characters

Best Practices Checklist

  • ✓ Use strong, unique password
  • ✓ Enable Two-Factor Authentication
  • ✓ Change password every 3-6 months
  • ✓ Don't share password with anyone
  • ✓ Create separate staff accounts (don't share yours)
  • ✓ Use password manager
  • ✓ Log out on public/shared computers
  • ✓ Save 2FA backup codes safely
  • ✓ Monitor login activity regularly

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