diff --git a/changelogs/client_server/newsfragments/1843.clarification b/changelogs/client_server/newsfragments/1843.clarification
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-Clarify that authentication is optional on the `POST /account/password` and `POST /account/deactivate` endpoints.
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+Clarify that an access token is optional on the `POST /account/password` and `POST /account/deactivate` endpoints.
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