Forgotten Passwords

If a user forgets a password, the password reset procedure depends on the terminal user profile. The following table explains who can reset which password and which procedure to use:

Terminal user Who can reset  What to do
Administrator PayFacto Support

The Administrator password can only be reset with a Superuser password, which requires the assistance of Technical Support.

Refer to the Obtaining Support procedure.

Merchant Administrator

A Merchant password can be reset using the Admin  password.

Refer to the Change Merchant Password procedure.

Operator Administrator or Merchant

Operator passwords can be reset using the Admin or Merchant password.

Refer to the Change Operator Password procedure.