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Ricky Mondello: Adoption of Well-Known URL for Changing Passwords

I recently noticed Twitter has adopted the Well-Known URL for Changing Passwords, which is a simple yet effective way to improve user experience. This spec allows browsers to offer a UI for quick password resets without navigating complex site structures, simply by checking a well-known URL. This sparked an idea: could we expand this concept to other common user actions? Imagine well-known locations for managing GDPR consent, browser permissions, account details, or mailing list subscriptions. It's a powerful concept that could simplify many online interactions, and I've even raised an issue with Chrome to explore implementation.

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