If you’ve forgotten or lost your password for signing into your Findmypast account, you can reset it by following these simple steps;
- Visit the password reset page
- Enter the email address you use to sign in to Findmypast and select the ‘Submit’ button. An email with a password reset link will be sent to this address
- Follow the link in the email to a page where you will be able to choose a new password
- Enter and confirm your new password and select ‘Reset password’
- Enter your email address and new password on the Log In page and select the ‘Log in’ button to access your account
Tips for choosing a secure password
- Choose a password that is both memorable and secure at the same time
- For extra security, use a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols and choose a password that is between six and twelve characters in length
- Never use passwords that are easy to guess like ‘password1’, your name or date of birth
Useful Links
Forgotten Password on Findmypast UK
Forgotten Password on Findmypast United States & Canada
Forgotten Password on Findmypast Australia & New Zealand
Forgotten Password on Findmypast Ireland