# ERR\_SECURITY\_WRONG\_PASSWORD: The old password provided for password change is invalid[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/troubleshooting/errors/ERR_SECURITY_WRONG_PASSWORD.html#err-security-wrong-password-the-old-password-provided-for-password-change-is-invalid "Permalink to this headline")

When changing the user’s password, an occurence of this error means the old password provided to allow a password change is incorrect.

## Remediation[¶](https://doc.dataiku.com/dss/latest/troubleshooting/errors/ERR_SECURITY_WRONG_PASSWORD.html#remediation "Permalink to this headline")

Double-check your current password or contact a DSS Administrator to request a change of your password.
