Mist Admins Recover Password API
Endpoints used to trigger a password recovery and validate the token sent by email.
OpenAPI Specification
openapi: 3.1.0
info:
contact:
email: tmunzer@juniper.net
name: Thomas Munzer
description: '> Version: **2606.1.1**
>
> Date: **July 10, 2026**
<div class="notification"> NOTE:<br>Some important API changes will be introduced. Please make sure to read the <a href="https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/api/http/guides/important-api-changes">announcements</a> </div>
---
## Additional Documentation
* [Mist Automation Guide](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/automation-integration/index.html)
* [Mist Location SDK](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/location-services/topics/concept/mist-how-get-mist-sdk.html)
* [Mist Product Updates](https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/product-updates/)
## Helpful Resources
* [API Sandbox and Exercises](https://api-class.mist.com/)
* [Postman Collection, Runners and Webhook Samples](https://www.postman.com/juniper-mist/workspace/mist-systems-s-public-workspace)
* [Python Script Examples](https://github.com/tmunzer/mist_library)
* [API Demo Apps](https://apps.mist-lab.fr/)
* [Juniper Blog](https://blogs.juniper.net/)
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---'
license:
name: MIT
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmunzer/Mist-OAS3.0/main/LICENSE
title: Mist Admins Admins Recover Password API
version: 2606.1.1
x-logo:
altText: Juniper-MistAI
backgroundColor: '#FFFFFF'
url: https://www.mist.com/wp-content/uploads/logo.png
servers:
- description: Mist Global 01
url: https://api.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 02
url: https://api.gc1.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 03
url: https://api.ac2.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 04
url: https://api.gc2.mist.com
- description: Mist Global 05
url: https://api.gc4.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 01
url: https://api.eu.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 02
url: https://api.gc3.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 03
url: https://api.ac6.mist.com
- description: Mist EMEA 04
url: https://api.gc6.mist.com
- description: Mist APAC 01
url: https://api.ac5.mist.com
- description: Mist APAC 02
url: https://api.gc5.mist.com
- description: Mist APAC 03
url: https://api.gc7.mist.com
security:
- apiToken: []
- csrfToken: []
tags:
- description: Endpoints used to trigger a password recovery and validate the token sent by email.
name: Admins Recover Password
paths:
/api/v1/recover:
post:
description: Start password recovery for an administrator account. This public endpoint does not require authentication. When the request is accepted, Mist sends an email containing a recovery link such as `https://manage.mist.com/verify/recover?token=:token`. If CAPTCHA is required, include the CAPTCHA response token and provider flavor in the request body.
operationId: recoverPassword
requestBody:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
value:
email: test@mistsys.com
recaptcha: string
recaptcha_flavor: hcaptcha
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/recover'
description: ''
responses:
'200':
$ref: '#/components/responses/OK'
'400':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP400'
'401':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP401'
'403':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP403'
'404':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP404'
'429':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP429'
security: []
summary: recoverPassword
tags:
- Admins Recover Password
/api/v1/recover/verify/{token}:
parameters:
- $ref: '#/components/parameters/token'
post:
description: Verify a password recovery token from the recovery email. This public endpoint does not require authentication. When the token is valid, the user is authenticated for the recovery flow so the client can prompt for and submit a new password.
operationId: verifyRecoverPassword
responses:
'200':
$ref: '#/components/responses/OK'
'400':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP400'
'401':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP401'
'403':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP403'
'404':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP404'
'429':
$ref: '#/components/responses/HTTP429'
security: []
summary: verifyRecoverPassword
tags:
- Admins Recover Password
components:
schemas:
response_http401:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 401 authentication error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the authentication error
examples:
- Authentication credentials were not provided.
type: string
type: object
recaptcha_flavor:
default: google
description: 'CAPTCHA provider flavor. enum: `google`, `hcaptcha`'
enum:
- google
- hcaptcha
examples:
- hcaptcha
type: string
recover:
description: Password recovery request submitted for an administrator account
properties:
email:
description: Admin email address requesting password recovery
examples:
- test@mistsys.com
maxLength: 64
type: string
recaptcha:
description: CAPTCHA verification token submitted with the recovery request
type: string
recaptcha_flavor:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/recaptcha_flavor'
description: CAPTCHA provider flavor used for recovery verification
required:
- email
type: object
response_http429:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 429 rate limit error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the rate limit error
examples:
- Too Many Request. The API Token used for the request reached the 5000 API Calls per hour threshold
type: string
type: object
response_http403:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 403 permission error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the permission error
examples:
- You do not have permission to perform this action.
type: string
type: object
response_http404:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 404 not found error response
properties:
id:
description: Missing resource identifier, when the API includes one
type: string
type: object
response_http400:
additionalProperties: false
description: Standard HTTP 400 bad request error response
properties:
detail:
description: Human-readable explanation of the bad request error
examples:
- 'JSON parse error - Expecting value: line 5 column 8 (char 56)'
type: string
type: object
responses:
HTTP401:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP401Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http401'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP401Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http401'
description: Unauthorized
HTTP403:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP403Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http403'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP403Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http403'
description: Permission Denied
HTTP429:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP429Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http429'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP429Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http429'
description: Too Many Request. The API Token used for the request reached the 5000 API Calls per hour threshold
OK:
description: OK
HTTP404:
content:
application/json:
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http404'
application/vnd.api+json:
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http404'
description: Not found. The API endpoint doesn’t exist or resource doesn’ t exist
HTTP400:
content:
application/json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP400Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http400'
application/vnd.api+json:
examples:
Example:
$ref: '#/components/examples/HTTP400Example'
schema:
$ref: '#/components/schemas/response_http400'
description: Bad Syntax
parameters:
token:
in: path
name: token
required: true
schema:
type: string
examples:
HTTP403Example:
value:
detail: You do not have permission to perform this action.
HTTP429Example:
value:
detail: Too Many Request. The API Token used for the request reached the 5000 API Calls per hour threshold
HTTP401Example:
value:
detail: Authentication credentials were not provided.
HTTP400Example:
value:
detail: 'JSON parse error - Expecting value: line 5 column 8 (char 56)'
securitySchemes:
apiToken:
description: "Preferred authentication method for automation and integrations. Send the API token in the HTTP `Authorization` header.\n\n**Format**:\n `Authorization: Token {apitoken}`\n\n**Notes**:\n* An API token generated for a specific admin has the same privileges as that admin\n* An API token is automatically removed if it is not used for more than 90 days\n* SSO admins cannot generate admin API tokens. Use organization API tokens when scoped Org/Site privileges are needed."
in: header
name: Authorization
type: apiKey
csrfToken:
description: 'Session-based authentication for browser or login/password flows. After a successful [Login](/#operations/login) request, Mist returns a `csrftoken` cookie. Send that value in the `X-CSRFToken` header on later API requests that use the login session.
**Format**:
```
X-CSRFToken: vwvBuq9qkqaKh7lu8tNc0gkvBfEaLAmx
```
For automation, API Token authentication is preferred.'
in: header
name: X-CSRFToken
type: apiKey