How Do I Reset My Kickstarter Password?

It is essential to change your Kickstarter account password regularly. This helps ensure the security of your account and prevents others from accessing it. There are many reasons why you should change your password, but the most common one is that you suspect someone else knows your current password. In addition to changing your password, it is also a good idea to use a combination of letters and numbers and upper and lowercase letters when creating your new password. Contact Kickstarter customer support whenever something comes up.

Adam Goldkamp is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Dec 9, 2022

The Kickstarter password reset process is not complicated, but it can be tricky to figure out if you don't know. To help make the process more clear, understand every step of the reset process, so there are no surprises when you need to use it yourself.

Steps to Resetting Your Password

On the log in page, enter your email address and your password and click "Log In." Upon clicking register in, you will be brought to your profile page. Go ahead and click "Settings" in the upper right-hand corner.

Now that you're on this page, you can change your password and save the changes. First, you need to make sure that your email address is correct before changing your password. If it isn't, enter your current email address and click "Reset Password."

After clicking the "Reset Password" button, key in your new password. You'll then be asked to re-enter your new password for verification. Once you've entered it correctly, click the "Save Changes" button. Now, when you go back to your profile page, you'll see two boxes where the email and password reside.

The box to the right is for changing your password. Click on it and type in a new password. If you need help resetting your Kickstarter account password, please get in touch with Kickstarter's customer support team.

Why Is It Significant to Change Your Password?

There is very little reason not to change your password when prompted with an opportunity to do so. Even if you have no reason to suspect that anyone else knows your password, it's always a good idea to change your passwords when they are requested or when there is the possibility of security issues.

Here are some reasons why you would want to change your password:

  • You suspect that someone else knows your password

  • You use the same password for multiple websites. If any one of those is hacked, you run the risk that all of them are hacked. Changing your account's password on Kickstarter will reduce the chance that anyone else gets access to your other accounts.

Even if none of these reasons apply to you, changing your password is still a good idea. It only takes a few minutes and can save you from unnecessary headaches later on down the road. Reach out to customer support for assistance if you experience any problems with the password changing.

How Often Should I Reset My Password?

There is no set answer to this question as it depends on individual circumstances. However, we generally recommend that people reset their passwords every few months. It helps ensure that your account remains secure and that you're not using the same password for multiple websites. If you have any questions about the Kickstarter password reset process or need help resetting your password, engage the customer support team.

Important Tips When Resetting your Password

When coming up with your password, specific guidelines should be followed to create a secure and challenging to crack the password. Here are some helpful tips when making a hard-to-crack password:

  • Use a combination of letters and numbers instead of just one or the other.

  • Use a combination of upper and lowercase letters instead of just one or the other like this: A, B, C instead of a, b, c.

  • Replace letters with numbers and vice versa; for example, J can be in place of G, or 1 can stand in for I.

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