How Do I Fix WordPress Login Issues? Print

Being locked out of your WordPress admin area is frustrating. Here are several ways to get back in.

Fix 1: Reset Your Password via Email (Easiest)

1. Go to yourdomain.com/wp-login.php.

2. Click "Lost your password?"

3. Enter your username or email address.

4. Check your email (including spam folder) for a password reset link.

Fix 2: Reset Password via phpMyAdmin (If Email Fails)

1. Log in to cPanel > phpMyAdmin.

2. Select your WordPress database from the left sidebar.

3. Find the table named wp_users (the prefix may be different, like wp2_users).

4. Click the "Browse" icon next to it.

5. Click the "Edit" (pencil) icon next to your admin username.

6. In the user_pass field, select MD5 from the function dropdown menu.

7. Enter your new password in the value field.

8. Click "Go." You can now log in with the new password.

Fix 3: Disable Plugins via FTP (If Getting a White Screen)
If you are getting an error or white screen at the login page, a plugin may be the cause.

1. Access your site via FTP or File Manager.

2. Go to /wp-content/ .

3. Rename the plugins folder to plugins_old .

4. Try logging in again. If successful, rename the folder back and reactivate plugins one by one to find the culprit.