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> Error messages for the self change password API

# Self Change Password Errors

Below you will find the errors codes and possible solutions to various errors that can occur with the self change password API.

## Error Format

Error messages are returned in the standard format:

## Error Codes

### invalid\_request

This error results when you supply invalid parameters. Error messages will describe the issue such as a required parameter or invalid format.

### invalid\_user\_password

This error results from a bad `username`/`email` and `old_password` combination being sent. Retry the request with the correct username and `old_password`.

### change\_password\_error

This error results from various conditions with the underlying <Tooltip tip="Identity Provider (IdP): Service that stores and manages digital identities." cta="View Glossary" href="/docs/glossary?term=identity+provider">identity provider</Tooltip>. Generally, this happens when you are using a custom database and have not implemented the change password script.