diff --git a/core/client/routes/reset.js b/core/client/routes/reset.js
index c938105cdc..ad32957406 100644
--- a/core/client/routes/reset.js
+++ b/core/client/routes/reset.js
@@ -3,6 +3,12 @@ import loadingIndicator from 'ghost/mixins/loading-indicator';
 
 var ResetRoute = Ember.Route.extend(styleBody, loadingIndicator, {
     classNames: ['ghost-reset'],
+    beforeModel: function () {
+        if (this.get('session').isAuthenticated) {
+            this.notifications.showWarn('You can\'t reset your password while you\'re signed in.', true);
+            this.transitionTo(SimpleAuth.Configuration.routeAfterAuthentication);
+        }
+    },
     setupController: function (controller, params) {
         controller.token = params.token;
     }
diff --git a/core/client/routes/signup.js b/core/client/routes/signup.js
index d6930a4779..0801a15b56 100644
--- a/core/client/routes/signup.js
+++ b/core/client/routes/signup.js
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ var SignupRoute = Ember.Route.extend(styleBody, loadingIndicator, {
     classNames: ['ghost-signup'],
     beforeModel: function () {
         if (this.get('session').isAuthenticated) {
+            this.notifications.showWarn('You need to sign out to register as a new user.', true);
             this.transitionTo(SimpleAuth.Configuration.routeAfterAuthentication);
         }
     },