{"id":216,"date":"2024-02-15T12:12:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T12:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/?p=216"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:16:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T12:16:43","slug":"how-to-reset-wordpress-admin-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/how-to-reset-wordpress-admin-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reset WordPress admin password &#8211; easy guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve forgotten your WordPress admin password, you can reset it using several methods. Here&#8217;s a commonly used method using the &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; link on the login page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-1024x576.png\" alt=\"reset WordPress admin password\" class=\"wp-image-220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/reset-WordPress-admin-password-1280x720.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#go-to-the-word-press-login-page\">Go to the WordPress Login Page: <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#click-on-lost-your-password-to-reset-word-press-admin-password\">Click on &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; to reset WordPress admin password: <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#enter-your-username-or-email\">Enter Your Username or Email: <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#check-your-email\">Check Your Email: <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reset-your-password\">Reset Your Password: <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#log-in-with-the-new-password\">Log in with the New Password: <\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#password-reset-via-the-database\">Password reset via the database<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#access-php-my-admin\">Access phpMyAdmin:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#select-your-word-press-database\">Select Your WordPress Database:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#locate-the-word-press-users-table\">Locate the WordPress Users Table:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#find-the-user-account-to-reset-word-press-admin-password\">Find the User Account to reset WordPress admin password :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"go-to-the-word-press-login-page\"><strong>Go to the WordPress Login Page:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your WordPress login page. This is typically located at <code>http:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-login.php<\/code> or <code>http:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-admin<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-15-154116.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-15-154116.png 846w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-15-154116-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-15-154116-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-15-154116-720x380.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"click-on-lost-your-password-to-reset-word-press-admin-password\"><strong>Click on &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; to reset WordPress admin password:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below the login form, you&#8217;ll see a link that says &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; Click on that link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lost.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lost.png 722w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lost-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enter-your-username-or-email\"><strong>Enter Your Username or Email:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the password reset page, you&#8217;ll be prompted to enter either your username or the email address associated with your admin account. Provide the required information and click on the &#8220;Get New Password&#8221; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1.png 613w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-your-email\"><strong>Check Your Email:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress will send a reset WordPress admin password link to the email address associated with your account. Check your email inbox (including the spam folder) for a message from WordPress. The subject line typically includes something like &#8221; [Your Site Name] Password Reset&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2.png 500w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reset-your-password\"><strong>Reset Your Password:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the email and click on the password reset link provided. You will be taken to a page where you can enter a new password. Choose a strong password and confirm it to to reset WordPress admin password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail-link.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail-link.png 819w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail-link-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mail-link-768x119.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully resetting your password, go back to the WordPress login page and log in using your username and the new password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"log-in-with-the-new-password\"><strong>Log in with the New Password:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If, for some reason, you are unable to use the password reset option, you can also manually reset the password using the WordPress database. This typically involves accessing your site&#8217;s database using tools like phpMyAdmin. Keep in mind that directly manipulating the database should be done with caution, and it&#8217;s advisable to have a backup of your site before making any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4.png 655w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"password-reset-via-the-database\">Password reset via the database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reset WordPress admin password via phpMyAdmin involves updating the password directly in the database. Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: Before proceeding, ensure you have access to your database and have a backup in case anything goes wrong. If you&#8217;re unsure, consider seeking assistance from a developer or your <a href=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/reseller-hosting.html\">hosting <\/a>provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-php-my-admin\"><strong>Access phpMyAdmin:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to your web hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/login.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/login.png 602w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/login-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the phpMyAdmin tool. This is often available through your hosting control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin-1024x264.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin-1024x264.png 1024w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin-768x198.png 768w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin.png 1150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"select-your-word-press-database\"><strong>Select Your WordPress Database:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In phpMyAdmin, locate and select your WordPress database from the left-hand menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin3.png 327w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/phpmyadmin3-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"locate-the-word-press-users-table\"><strong>Locate the WordPress Users Table:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the table that contains your WordPress user information. The default table name is usually <code>wp_users<\/code>. If your database uses a different prefix, adjust accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-the-user-account-to-reset-word-press-admin-password\"><strong>Find the User Account to reset WordPress admin password :<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <code>wp_users<\/code> table, and you&#8217;ll see a list of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-1024x315.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-1024x315.png 1024w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-768x236.png 768w, https:\/\/fatreseller.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8.png 1433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Locate the row corresponding to the user for whom you want to reset WordPress admin password <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <code>user_login<\/code> column contains the username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now go back to the WordPress dashboard page and try to log in with the new password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting the WordPress admin password is a straightforward process that can be accomplished through various methods. One common approach is using the &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; feature on the login page. To reset the admin password, navigate to the WordPress login page and click on the &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; or &#8220;Forgot your password?&#8221; link. You will be prompted to enter the username or email associated with the admin account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you submit the information, WordPress will send a reset WordPress admin password link to the registered email address. Access your email, click on the provided link, and follow the instructions to set a new password for the admin account. Ensure that the new password is strong and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if you have access to the WordPress database, you can reset WordPress admin password directly through the database management tool (such as phpMyAdmin). Locate the wp_users table, find the admin user, and edit the user_pass field by entering a new, encrypted password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reset WordPress admin password, make sure to log in to the WordPress dashboard with the updated credentials to verify the changes and maintain the security of your website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve forgotten your WordPress admin password, you can reset it using several methods. Here&#8217;s a commonly used method using the &#8220;Lost your password?&#8221; link on the login page: Go to the WordPress Login Page: Open your WordPress login page. This is typically located at http:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-login.php or http:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-admin. 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