It’s common to forget your WordPress password. Fortunately, WordPress offers several easy ways to reset it quickly. In this article, our team will guide you step-by-step to regain access to your site while keeping your information secure.
1. Reset via the WordPress login page
This is the easiest and fastest method:
- Go to your site’s login URL, usually: www.your-site.com/wp-login.php
- Click on the “Lost your password?” link
- Enter your username or the email address associated with your WordPress account
- You will receive an email with a link to reset your password
- Follow the link and create a new secure password
⚠️ Important: If you don’t receive the email, check your spam folder or contact your hosting provider.
2. Password reset using phpMyAdmin (for more technical situations)
If the email method doesn’t work or you’ve lost access to your email address, you can change your password directly in the system:
- Access your phpMyAdmin by logging in through your hosting control panel.
- Select the database associated with your site, then open the wp_users table.
- Locate your username and click Edit.
- In the user_pass field, enter a new password, select MD5 from the function dropdown, and save the changes.
✅ You will then be able to log in with this new password.
3. Password reset with WP-CLI (for advanced users)
If you have access to an SSH terminal, you can reset your password using this command:
wp user update admin --user_pass=newpasswordTips to Protect Your WordPress Passwords
- Use a strong password (at least 12 characters long, including numbers, uppercase letters, and symbols).
- Never use the same password for multiple accounts.
- Install a security plugin like Wordfence to monitor login attempts.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure dashboard access.
If despite these steps you still can’t regain access, our agency can step in to help you unlock the situation securely. 📩 Contact us now, and we’ll get back to you quickly.
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