If you’ve forgotten your WordPress Admin Password or need to change it for security reasons, this guide will show you three different methods to change WordPress Admin Password.
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How To Change WordPress Admin Password
Method 1 – Login Screen Password Request:
If you can’t access your WordPress dashboard at all, you will need to request a Password reset from the login screen to change the WordPress Admin password.

1. Click the “Lost Your Password” link on the WordPress login page.

2. Enter the Username or Email Address associated with the Password you want to change.
3. You will then receive an email from WordPress to the Admin account’s email address.
4. Click “Password Reset”, where you will be redirected to a page to reset your Admin email Password.
5. Enter a new Password and click “Reset Password”.
Method 2 – WordPress Admin Account Management:
Log in to your WordPress Admin dashboard with your current username and Password.
You’ll see a list of all users, including Admins.
- Navigate to “Users” and select “Your Profile”.

- Scroll down to the “Account Management” section.

- Click “Generate Password” to automatically create a strong, secure Password. Alternatively, enter a new Password of your choice in the “New Password” field.
- Re-enter the new password in the “Confirm New Password” field.
- Click “Update Profile”.
- You will see a “Profile Updated” message confirming the change.
Your WordPress Admin email password has now changed. The next time you log in, use your username and the new Password.
Method 3 – Login Change in wp_users Database Table:
This method involves manually changing your Admin email Password directly in your WordPress site’s database.
- Access your WordPress database via the “phpMyAdmin” section in your Hosted.com Customer Portal.

- Locate the WordPress database and the “wp_users” table within it.
- Find the User Account you want to change the email and Password for.
- Edit the “user_pass” field with the new Password.
- WordPress stores Passwords as encrypted strings, so use a WordPress-specific Password hashing function or plugin to generate the new encrypted password string.
- Save the changes to the database.
NOTE: This method is more advanced and carries some risk if done incorrectly. We don’t recommend using this method unless you are familiar with phpMyAdmin and editing databases.
Additional Information
Recommendation – Change Admin Email
For security reasons, it is recommended to change the Admin email itself when changing Admin account Passwords. Additionally, ensure you backup your WordPress site before making any significant changes.
Recommendation – Post Password Change
After changing a WordPress password, it’s good practice to log out of all sessions and log back in with the new credentials. This helps ensure that any potential unauthorized access is stopped and your new password is activated and working correctly.
Plugins and Third-party Tools
In addition to the methods mentioned above, there are plugins and third-party tools that can help you manage and update your WordPress User accounts. This includes changing Passwords and email addresses. However, it is recommended you use the built-in features whenever possible to keep your WordPress site secure.