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# Change the password for a VPN user

It's possible to change the password for a VPN user.

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## Change the password for a VPN user using the control panel

To change the password for a VPN user, click on **Actions** for the current VPN user in the overview and then click **Change Password**.

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A new dialog box opens where you enter the new password. You must enter the new password in both fields. When you are done, click **Change Password**.

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## Change the password for a VPN user using the API

To change the password of a VPN user using the [API](/platform/control-panel/api.md), use the [vpn/edituser](https://github.com/GleSYS/API-docs/wiki/API-Documentation#vpnedituser) endpoint.