How to Change Your WordPress Password

Your WordPress site’s password is essential for maintaining the security of your website. Whether you’re the website owner, an editor, or a contributor, it’s important to know how to change your password to keep your account secure. Changing your WordPress password regularly is crucial for maintaining the security of your website and protecting your data.

 

Changing Your Password Directly from the WordPress Dashboard

If you are logged into the WordPress dashboard and want to change your password, the process is straightforward.

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
• Go to “Users” and click on your username.
• Click on the “Edit” button.
• In the “New Password” and “Repeat Password” fields, enter your desired new password.
• Click on the “Update Profile” button.

 

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard:
   • Go to your site’s login page, usually located at www.yoursite.com/wp-admin.
   • Enter your username and current password.
2. Access Your Profile:
   • On the left sidebar of the dashboard, hover over the Users menu.
   • Click on Profile (for your own account) or All Users (if you are an Administrator editing another user’s profile).
3. Change Your Password:
   • Scroll down to the Account Management section of your profile page.
   • You will see a field titled New Password. Click on the Generate Password button, and WordPress will automatically create a strong password for you.
   • You can also manually type in a new password of your choice, ensuring it is strong (combining letters, numbers, and special characters).
   • Note: WordPress will display a strength indicator to help ensure your new password is secure.
4. Save the Changes:
   • After entering your new password, click the Update Profile button to save the changes.

That’s it! You’ve successfully changed your password from within the WordPress dashboard.

 

Changing Your Password Using the “Forgot Password” Option

If you’ve forgotten your WordPress password, don’t worry. WordPress has a built-in password recovery system to help you reset it via email. Here’s how you can do it:

• Visit your WordPress login page.
• Click on the “Lost Password?” link.
• Enter the email address associated with your WordPress account.
• Click on the “Get New Password” button.
• Check your email for a password reset link.
• Click on the link in the email and follow the instructions to create a new password.

 

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Go to the WordPress Login Page:
   • Visit your website’s login page, usually located at www.yoursite.com/wp-login.php.
2. Click on “Lost your password?”:
   • On the login page, you’ll see a link labeled Lost your password?. Click on it.
3. Enter Your Username or Email:
   • On the next screen, you will be prompted to enter either your username or the email address associated with your WordPress account.
   • Enter the required information and click Get New Password.
4. Check Your Email:
   • WordPress will send you a password reset link to the email address associated with your account. Check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).
5. Reset Your Password:
   • Click the reset link in the email, which will direct you to a page where you can enter a new password.
   • Enter your new password, ensuring it is strong, and click Reset Password.
6. Log In with Your New Password:
   • Once your password is reset, you can log in to your WordPress dashboard using your new password.

 

Changing Your Password Through Your Hosting Provider (e.g., Hostinger)

If you are using Hostinger or another hosting provider, you can also change your WordPress password via your hosting account. This method is especially useful if you cannot access the WordPress login page.

• Log in to your Hostinger account.
• Navigate to your WordPress hosting plan.
• Look for options like “One-Click Install” or “Manage WordPress.”
• Find the option to “Reset Password” or “Change Password.”
• Follow the on-screen instructions provided by your hosting provider.

 

Step-by-Step Process for Hostinger:

1. Log into Your Hostinger Account:
   • Go to the Hostinger login page (or your hosting provider’s login page) and log in with your hosting credentials.
2. Access the Hosting Control Panel (hPanel):
   • After logging in, go to the hPanel (Hostinger’s control panel) to manage your hosting account.
3. Open the WordPress Management Section:
   • In the hPanel, find the Website section and click on Manage Website.
   • Next, click on Auto Installer under the Website Management section.
4. Select WordPress and Login Details:
   • In the Auto Installer, you’ll see a list of installed applications. Find WordPress and click on Edit next to it.
   • Here, you’ll see the option to change your WordPress admin password. Enter your new password and save the changes.
5. Login to WordPress with Your New Password:
   • Once your password has been updated, you can log in to your WordPress dashboard using your new credentials.

 

Using Email OTP to Reset Your Password (Two-Factor Authentication)

For extra security, many WordPress sites use two-factor authentication (2FA), which involves an email OTP (One-Time Password) to reset the password. If your website has 2FA enabled, follow these steps to change your password.

Step-by-Step Process with Email OTP:

1. Go to the “Forgot Password” Screen:
   • As mentioned earlier, navigate to the login page of your site and click on Lost your password?.
2. Enter Your Username or Email:
   • On the password reset screen, enter your email address or username and click Get New Password.
3. Receive the OTP:
   • If your site has email-based 2FA enabled, you will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) sent to your registered email address.
4. Enter the OTP:
   • On the password reset page, you will be prompted to enter the OTP that you received in your email.
5. Set a New Password:
   • After verifying the OTP, you’ll be able to enter your new password.
   • Click Reset Password to complete the process.
6. Login with Your New Password:
   • Once the password is reset, you can log in to your WordPress account with your new credentials.

 

Using Phone OTP for Password Reset

Some websites also use phone-based OTP for password recovery. If your WordPress site has phone verification enabled, you can follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Process with Phone OTP:

1. Go to the “Forgot Password” Page:
   • Visit the WordPress login page and click Lost your password?.
2. Enter Username or Email:
   • You’ll be asked to provide your username or email address associated with your account.
3. Receive the OTP on Your Phone:
   • If phone OTP is enabled, you will receive a text message with an OTP code to your registered phone number.
4. Enter the OTP:
   • Enter the received OTP into the appropriate field on the password reset page.
5. Set a New Password:
   • Once the OTP is validated, you will be able to set a new password.
   • Enter your new password and confirm it.
6. Login with Your New Password:
   • Now, you can log into WordPress using the newly set password.