ORA-01017 invalid username password error showing Oracle authentication architecture, password hashing versions, and troubleshooting workflow for Oracle 19c/21c databases

ORA-01017: Invalid Username/Password – Complete Guide

Last Updated: December 2025 | Oracle 19c/21c | By Ahaaryo Oracle Version Scope: This guide covers Oracle 19c (fully supported) and Oracle 21c (Innovation Release, already desupported but widely deployed). Introduction “The password is definitely correct!” – Every DBA has said this at least once while troubleshooting ORA-01017 invalid username password. I remember a production Read more about ORA-01017: Invalid Username/Password – Complete Guide[…]