Test Case for FEA132 – Password Recovery

Test Case: FEA132 – Password Recovery

• Test Case description: Verify that users can securely reset their passwords through different recovery methods.
• Test Case ID: TC_FEA132_001
• Author/Designer: Alina Radu
• Date of creation: 07/03/2025
• Class: Functional

Test description / objective

This test case will verify that the password recovery process functions as expected, allowing users to securely reset their password via email.

Links to requirements or other sources

• Requirements: ReqID
• Use case: Use Case

Test pre-state

• The user has forgotten their password and has access to the email account associated with their user profile.

Test steps

1. The user clicks on the "Forgot Password" link on the login page.
2. The user enters their registered email address.
3. The system sends a password reset link to the user's email.
4. The user clicks on the reset link in the email.
5. The user enters a new password and submits the form.
6. The user successfully logs in with the new password.

Test end-state

• The user is able to reset their password and log in with the new credentials.

To be taken into account during test

• Ensure the email reset link expires after a certain period for security.

Test result (Pass/Fail Criteria)

• PASS condition: The password recovery process works as expected
• FAIL condition: If the reset link doesn't work or the user cannot reset their password.