{"id":90,"date":"2020-06-01T04:28:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T04:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywp.site\/template\/?p=90"},"modified":"2024-07-05T19:09:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T09:09:02","slug":"reset-wordpress-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reset Your WordPress Password"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To-Reset-Your-WordPress-Password\"><\/span>How To Reset Your WordPress Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tutorial Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#How-To-Change-Your-Password-Inside-Your-WordPress-Admin-Area\" >How To Change Your Password Inside Your WordPress Admin Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#If-You-Cant-Remember-Your-Username-AND-Password\" >If You Can&#8217;t Remember Your Username AND Password<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#WordPress-Password-%E2%80%93-FAQs\" >WordPress Password &#8211; FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#What-should-I-do-if-I-forget-my-WordPress-username-or-email\" >What should I do if I forget my WordPress username or email?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#How-can-I-reset-my-WordPress-password\" >How can I reset my WordPress password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#Can-I-change-the-WordPress-login-URL-for-security-purposes\" >Can I change the WordPress login URL for security purposes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#How-do-I-enable-two-factor-authentication-2FA-for-WordPress-login\" >How do I enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for WordPress login?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#What-are-the-different-methods-to-change-WordPress-passwords\" >What are the different methods to change WordPress passwords?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#What-are-the-steps-to-reset-the-WordPress-admin-password\" >What are the steps to reset the WordPress admin password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#Are-there-any-alternative-methods-to-reset-a-WordPress-password\" >Are there any alternative methods to reset a WordPress password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#How-can-I-change-my-WordPress-password\" >How can I change my WordPress password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#Is-it-possible-to-make-my-WordPress-password-stronger\" >Is it possible to make my WordPress password stronger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#How-can-I-manage-passwords-for-multiple-users-on-my-WordPress-site\" >How can I manage passwords for multiple users on my WordPress site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#What-are-the-best-practices-for-WordPress-password-management\" >What are the best practices for WordPress password management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/reset-wordpress-password\/#What-steps-should-I-take-to-secure-access-to-my-WordPress-site\" >What steps should I take to secure access to my WordPress site?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin-left: 15px\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-026.jpg\" alt=\"How To Reset Your WordPress Password\" width=\"250\" height=\"180\" \/>Have you lost or forgotten your WordPress password and can&#8217;t log back into your website?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Not being able to access your site&#8217;s admin area because you have forgotten your password or username can be very frustrating.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Fortunately, with WordPress, there is always a way to get back into your website or blog.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We will start with the simple way and if this information does not help you get access to your admin area, we will show you other options for recovering your login details.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Let&#8217;s start with some WordPress password basics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have-You-Entered-The-Wrong-Details-UsernamePassword\"><\/span>Have You Entered The Wrong Details (Username\/Password)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Normally, if you get your username and\/or password incorrect when trying to log into your WordPress site&#8217;s backend (i.e. admin) area, an error message like the one shown below will display on your login page&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 359px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-001.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress login error message - invalid username.\" width=\"359\" height=\"482\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have you forgotten or lost your password and can&#8217;t log into your site?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">If you enter an incorrect username into your WordPress site&#8217;s login box, you will get this error message:<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 424px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-022.jpg\" alt=\"Incorrect username entered into WordPress login.\" width=\"424\" height=\"599\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An incorrect username entered into WordPress login.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">WordPress lets you know if you enter the correct username but the wrong password:<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 355px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-004.jpg\" alt=\"Error - the password you entered for username is incorrect.\" width=\"355\" height=\"501\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is the error message you will see if you enter a username with an incorrect password.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">If you have lost or forgotten your password but you know your username (or the email address associated with your username), you can get a new password.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">To get a new password, click on the &#8220;<strong>Lost your password?<\/strong>&#8221; link in the login box error message.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-002.jpg\" alt=\"Lost password link\" width=\"360\" height=\"188\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on this link to reset your password.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can also access the lost password feature by clicking on the link at the bottom of the login box.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 362px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-003.jpg\" alt=\"Link to WordPress password reset feature.\" width=\"362\" height=\"527\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Or you can click on this link to reset your password too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Alternatively, type the following URL into your web browser (where &#8220;domain&#8221; is your domain address and &#8220;tld&#8221; is your domain extension, (e.g. .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, etc.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-012.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress lost password URL\" width=\"500\" height=\"47\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Type in your username or the email address associated with your username and click on the <strong>Get New Password<\/strong> button to receive a new password.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 367px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-005.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress password reset box\" width=\"367\" height=\"430\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enter your username or email address to get a new password.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/info-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Info\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">There is no password &#8220;recovery&#8221; option. You will need to reset your password.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">A notification email will be sent to your email address containing a password reset link.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Click on this link to reset your password.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-006.jpg\" alt=\"Password reset notification email.\" width=\"500\" height=\"315\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on the email notification link to reset your password.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Enter a new password into the &#8220;Password reset&#8221; field.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Make sure to choose a strong password containing upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols, like &#8220;@, $, %, &amp;, ^, *, #, etc.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-007.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress password reset screen.\" width=\"500\" height=\"530\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure your new password is strong and secure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/idea-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Tip\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can also use a password generator tool to help you come up with a new and secure password.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Password-Generator-Tools\"><\/span>Password Generator Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can use a free online password generator tool like <a title=\"PasswordsGenerator.net\" href=\"http:\/\/passwordsgenerator.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>PasswordsGenerator.net<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-013.jpg\" alt=\"Free Online Password Generator\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can use a free password generator tool if you need help creating strong, secure passwords.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Or use a password management tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/wptrain.me\/tools\/roboform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RoboForm<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">RoboForm is a powerful tool that lets you generate secure passwords and store and manage all your online passwords and logins securely.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 292px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-014.jpg\" alt=\"RoboForm - Online Password Management Tool\" width=\"292\" height=\"337\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">RoboForm &#8211; Online password management tool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">To learn more about using secure passwords and password management tools, refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/online-business-security-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Web Security Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">After resetting your password, log in as you normally would using your new password.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 367px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-008.jpg\" alt=\"Password reset screen\" width=\"367\" height=\"244\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your password has been reset.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To-Change-Your-Password-Inside-Your-WordPress-Admin-Area\"><\/span>How To Change Your Password Inside Your WordPress Admin Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/idea-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Tip\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">For security reasons, avoid setting up a WordPress site with the username &#8220;admin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Username &#8220;admin&#8221; is the default installation username for a site built using WordPress and it&#8217;s one of the first things hackers will look for when searching for vulnerabilities on WordPress sites.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-021.jpg\" alt=\"Users screen\" width=\"500\" height=\"247\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avoid using &#8216;admin&#8217; as your username &#8211; hackers love it and look for it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Let&#8217;s assume you can log into your site and want to change your password (or the password of any user you&#8217;ve given access to).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">To change your password inside your WordPress admin area, log into your backend admin section and select <em>Edit My Profile<\/em> from the &#8220;Howdy, User&#8221; dropdown menu near the top-right hand corner of your Dashboard.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 267px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-009.jpg\" alt=\"Edit My Profile\" width=\"267\" height=\"157\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on the &#8216;Edit My Profile&#8217; link.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can also access your &#8220;Profile&#8221; screen by selecting <strong>Users &gt; Your Profile<\/strong> from your main admin menu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Towards the bottom section of the screen, you will see the &#8220;change password&#8221; section. Enter a new password and confirm this password here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Note:<\/em> Avoid choosing weak passwords. Use the built-in WordPress password strength meter to help you set up a strong and secure password or use a password management tool.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-010.jpg\" alt=\"Your Profile screen\" width=\"500\" height=\"290\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Avoid weak passwords.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Click <strong>Update Profile<\/strong> when done to update your password settings.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-011.jpg\" alt=\"Your Profile screen\" width=\"500\" height=\"307\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click the &#8216;Update Profile&#8217; button to save your new password.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If-You-Cant-Remember-Your-Username-AND-Password\"><\/span>If You Can&#8217;t Remember Your Username AND Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">So far, the steps we have covered work if you have lost or forgotten your password but still remember your username and\/or email address.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Can you still log into your WordPress site if you don&#8217;t know both your username <em>and<\/em> password?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Yes, you can but this is where things can start to get a little technical. Either you or someone you know will need to have some technical skills and be able to access and change things inside your server.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/info-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Info\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">As this tutorial is aimed mostly at non-technical users, if the information in this tutorial hasn&#8217;t helped you get back into your WordPress admin area, then either contact someone who can provide you with technical support (i.e. your webmaster, website support, or your web host) and ask them to help you change or reset your WordPress Password from phpMyAdmin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can also try using the method below, which will simply reveal your username and email address, allow you to at least reset your password, and log back into your site.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">All you need is admin access to your server&#8217;s control panel. Don&#8217;t worry, you won&#8217;t be changing anything inside your server&#8230;you&#8217;re just looking!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/warning-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Important\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>If you need help with your server or WordPress database, ask an experienced WordPress user for assistance with the method described below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">For this example, we will be working with the cPanel server\/webhosting management application.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 378px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-015.jpg\" alt=\"cPanel login box.\" width=\"378\" height=\"362\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">cPanel login box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Log into your server admin control panel.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-016.jpg\" alt=\"cPanel admin area screen.\" width=\"500\" height=\"379\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">cPanel admin area screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Scroll down to the &#8220;Databases&#8221; section and click on <strong>phpMyAdmin<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-017.jpg\" alt=\"Databases - phpMyAdmin\" width=\"500\" height=\"113\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Databases &#8211; phpMyAdmin section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Click on your WordPress database to open and view all database tables.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Note:<\/em> If you have multiple databases set up on your domain, make sure to select the right one.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-018.jpg\" alt=\"phpMyAdmin databases\" width=\"500\" height=\"297\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on your database in the phpMyAdmin section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Don&#8217;t worry if the information on your screen looks complicated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Click on<em> wp_users<\/em> in the &#8220;Table&#8221; column on the left-hand side.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-019.jpg\" alt=\"phpMyAdmin databases - mySQL database tables - wp_users table.\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">phpMyAdmin databases &#8211; mySQL database tables &#8211; wp_users table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">This section contains a list of all your site&#8217;s users with their usernames and email addresses. Typically, the first line is assigned to the site administrator but if you have more users and need to locate their username or email, then scroll down the list until you find the details you are looking for.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-020.jpg\" alt=\"User details in database table.\" width=\"500\" height=\"78\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">User details in database table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/info-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Info\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em>Note:<\/em> The user password is also included in this section of your WordPress database (in the &#8220;user_pass&#8221; column&#8221;) but as you can see from the screenshot above, it is encrypted and displays only random-looking characters in the field.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">For security purposes, WordPress stores all passwords as a cryptographic hash function (<a title=\"MD5 Hash\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MD5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MD5 Hash<\/strong><\/a>) instead of plain text. This prevents even a site administrator from knowing a user&#8217;s password.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">To change this password, you will need an encryption tool that lets you generate an MD5 hash, which you would then copy and paste into the password field. You can search for &#8220;free MD5 generators online&#8221; if you want to change the password yourself, but as suggested earlier, ask for assistance from a professional if you don&#8217;t know what you are doing in order to avoid causing errors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">After retrieving your username and email address, log out of your server, return to your WordPress login screen, and request a new password.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 367px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.s3.amazonaws.com\/elite\/tut\/wptm-007\/WPTM-007-005.jpg\" alt=\"Get New Password\" width=\"367\" height=\"430\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enter your username and get a new password.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress-Password-%E2%80%93-FAQs\"><\/span>WordPress Password &#8211; FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are frequently asked questions about WordPress passwords:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-should-I-do-if-I-forget-my-WordPress-username-or-email\"><\/span>What should I do if I forget my WordPress username or email?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can try logging in with the default username &#8220;admin&#8221; and your email address. If that fails, access your site&#8217;s database via phpMyAdmin or contact your hosting provider for assistance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-I-reset-my-WordPress-password\"><\/span>How can I reset my WordPress password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to the WordPress login page and click on the &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; link. Enter your username or email address, and WordPress will send you a password reset link via email.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-I-change-the-WordPress-login-URL-for-security-purposes\"><\/span>Can I change the WordPress login URL for security purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can change the login URL using security plugins or by adding custom code to your site&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/wordpress-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>.htaccess<\/strong><\/a> file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-enable-two-factor-authentication-2FA-for-WordPress-login\"><\/span>How do I enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for WordPress login?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can enable two-factor authentication using plugins and apps like Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-different-methods-to-change-WordPress-passwords\"><\/span>What are the different methods to change WordPress passwords?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress users can change their passwords through the admin screens, <a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/wordpress-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FTP<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/wordpress-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>phpMyAdmin<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/wordpress-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SQL<\/strong><\/a>, or using plugins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-steps-to-reset-the-WordPress-admin-password\"><\/span>What are the steps to reset the WordPress admin password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress admin passwords can be reset via email, FTP, or phpMyAdmin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are-there-any-alternative-methods-to-reset-a-WordPress-password\"><\/span>Are there any alternative methods to reset a WordPress password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, users can reset their passwords through FTP, phpMyAdmin, or using password management plugins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-I-change-my-WordPress-password\"><\/span>How can I change my WordPress password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Log in to your WordPress dashboard, go to <em>Users &gt; Your Profile<\/em>, and enter your new password.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-it-possible-to-make-my-WordPress-password-stronger\"><\/span>Is it possible to make my WordPress password stronger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid common words or phrases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-I-manage-passwords-for-multiple-users-on-my-WordPress-site\"><\/span>How can I manage passwords for multiple users on my WordPress site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As an administrator, you can reset passwords for users via <em>Users &gt; All Users<\/em> in the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-best-practices-for-WordPress-password-management\"><\/span>What are the best practices for WordPress password management?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and consider using a password manager for added security.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-steps-should-I-take-to-secure-access-to-my-WordPress-site\"><\/span>What steps should I take to secure access to my WordPress site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To secure access to your WordPress site, use strong and unique passwords, enable <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/wordpress-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-factor authentication<\/a><\/strong> (2FA) if available, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wptrainingmanual.com\/wordpress-tutorials\/wordpress-glossary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limit login attempts<\/a><\/strong>, update WordPress core, themes, and plugins regularly, and use security plugins to monitor and protect your site against threats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Congratulations! 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