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# Password Reset Request

Use the `POST /user/password-reset/` endpoint to request a password reset. A reset link will be sent to the provided email address.

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#### **Parameters**

| **Name**           | **Type** | **Location** | **Description**                                                               | **Required** |
| ------------------ | -------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------ |
| `data`             | Object   | Body         | Request body containing details for the password reset.                       | Yes          |
| **`email`**        | String   | Body         | Email address of the user requesting a password reset. Must be a valid email. | Yes          |
| **`redirect_url`** | String   | Body         | URL to redirect the user after completing the password reset process.         | Yes          |

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#### **Request Body Example**

```json
{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "redirect_url": "https://example.com/reset-success"
}
```

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#### **Responses**

**201 Created**

Password reset request successfully initiated.

**Response Example:**

```json
{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "redirect_url": "https://example.com/reset-success"
}
```