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Encountering an `AssertionError` when resetting passwords in Django? Learn to fix the issue stemming from `uidb36` versus `uidb64` in Django 3.1.2's password reset process and keep your users happy.
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Fixing the AssertionError During Password Reset in Django 3.1.2

If you're using Django 3.1.2 and find yourself facing an AssertionError after clicking on the password reset link, you're not alone. This error typically arises from a mismatch in the encoding of user IDs in the URL, specifically between uidb64 and uidb36. In this guide, we'll walk through the nature of this error and how you can resolve it in a few simple steps.

Understanding the Issue

When a user requests a password reset, Django sends them an email containing a link. This link directs them to a page where they can reset their password. Unfortunately, if the encoding type in your URL pattern doesn't match what Django expects, you'll encounter an error similar to this:

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What Causes This Error?

The issue stems from using uidb36 instead of the required uidb64 when defining the URL pattern for the password reset confirmation view.

Your URL may look like this:
password_reset/(?P<uidb36>[0-9A-Za-z]+ )-(?P<token>.+ )/

However, the Django authentication system is expecting:
password_reset/(?P<uidb64>[0-9A-Za-z]+ )-(?P<token>.+ )/

By having the incorrect encoding scheme, Django cannot validate the user ID and token properly, thus throwing an AssertionError.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Update the URL Pattern

The first step in fixing this issue is to correctly set the URL pattern used for password reset confirmation in your urls.py file.

Before:

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After:

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By changing uidb36 to uidb64, you ensure that the URL matches what Django expects.

2. Update the Email Template

Once you’ve updated the URL pattern, it's crucial to reflect this change in the email template as well. Look for the line in your password_reset_email.html file where the reset link is generated:

Before:

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After:

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This modification ensures that the email will now generate a link that matches the corrected URL pattern.

3. Test the Changes

Finally, test your changes by initiating a password reset and following the link in the email. If everything is set up correctly, you should be able to reset the password without encountering the AssertionError any longer.

Conclusion

This fix is crucial to maintaining a smooth user experience in your application. By ensuring that your URL pattern and email link match the expected uidb64, you can eliminate the AssertionError and keep users happy while they recover their accounts. Keeping up with such updates is essential, especially in evolving frameworks like Django.

If you have any further questions or run into additional issues, feel free to leave a comment, and I'll be glad to help!