: Joomla 2.5 - Password to backend lost Can I recover the backend password for Joomla 2.5?

@Phylliss660

If all else fails, you could most likely crack it with John the Ripper (JTR). You may be able to download safely from Foundstone.

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@Cofer257

No - Joomla! does not store the password.

It stores a hash of the password with a salt.

To reset the password you could use one of the tools on the Joomla! Extension Directory (JED) in the Security Section.

We tend to do it manually, but I've heard that people have used the "Reset Admin Password" tool successfully.

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