diff --git a/authentication/views.py b/authentication/views.py
index 7a11654..5b715d0 100644
--- a/authentication/views.py
+++ b/authentication/views.py
@@ -167,8 +167,8 @@ NetCop Team
                 messages.error(request, f'Failed to send reset email: {str(e)}')
                 
         except User.DoesNotExist:
-            # Don't reveal if email exists or not for security
-            messages.success(request, 'If an account with that email exists, password reset instructions have been sent.')
+            # Show helpful error message for better UX
+            messages.error(request, f'No account found with email {email}. Please check your email address or create a new account.')
     
     return render(request, 'authentication/forgot_password.html')
 
diff --git a/templates/authentication/forgot_password.html b/templates/authentication/forgot_password.html
index a4d685b..a724cc7 100644
--- a/templates/authentication/forgot_password.html
+++ b/templates/authentication/forgot_password.html
@@ -260,6 +260,7 @@
         <div class="auth-links">
             <p>Remember your password? <a href="{% url 'authentication:login' %}">Sign in</a></p>
             <p>Don't have an account? <a href="{% url 'authentication:register' %}">Create account</a></p>
+            <p>Email not found? <a href="{% url 'authentication:register' %}">Register here</a></p>
         </div>
     </div>
 </div>