This task builds on the account creation form cleanup (T409236) by adding an option for users to skip choosing a password and instead receive an auto-generated one via email. This is an existing pattern on MediaWiki (create2 Manual:Account creation) but is currently not surfaced. Offering this option could simplify the form for users who prefer not to create a password on the spot.
User story & summary:
As a new user creating an account on mobile web, I want the option to receive a password via email so that I can complete registration without having to think of and type a password.
Design:
Scope: this task is scoped to Mobile only.
Acceptance Criteria:
AC1 - Checkbox display
- Given I am on the account creation page on mobile web
- When I view the password section
- Then I see an "Email me a password instead" checkbox displayed above the password field, unchecked by default
When the checkbox is checked:
AC2 - Hide password fields
- Given I check the "Email me a password instead" checkbox
- When the form updates
- Then the password field, password helper text, and confirm password field are hidden
AC3 - Email field becomes required
- Given I check the "Email me a password instead" checkbox
- When the form updates
- Then the email address field label no longer shows "(recommended)" and the field becomes required
AC4 - Email field description removed
- Given I check the "Email me a password instead" checkbox
- When the form updates
- Then the email address field description ("Email is required to recover your account...") is removed
When the checkbox is unchecked again:
AC5 - Restore default state
- Given I uncheck the "Email me a password instead" checkbox
- When the form updates
- Then the password field, helper text, confirm password field, email optional indicator, and email description are all restored to their default state