How to Change or Reset Your Admin Password on your WordPress website
Lost your password? No problem, here’s a guide on How to Change or Reset Your Admin Password on your WordPress website. Follow the easy steps below
How to Change or Reset Your Admin Password on your WordPress websiteusing the WordPress Control Panel
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
Hover over your username in the top right section of your page, then click on “Edit My Profile“
Scroll down to the Account Management section and click on the Generate Password button.
As a default, WordPress will automatically generate a new password and place it in the text box where you need to place your new password.
If you want to create your own password instead of using the default one, delete the text and type in your desired new password.
Pro Tip: Make sure to create a “Strong” password. (passphrase is even better)
Scroll down and click Update Profile.
How to Change or Reset Your Admin Password on your WordPress website using “Lost Password” prompts
Go to your WordPress Login screen.
Click “Lost Your Password.”
Enter the email address associated with your WordPress login.
An email will be sent to the email address you entered. Click on the confirmation link inside that email.
Type in a New Password or keep the automatically generated password provided.
Click the Reset Password button to save the new password.