How to change WordPress admin password?
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How to Change Password from the WordPress Dashboard
- Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard.
- Hover over your username and select Edit My Profile.
- Scroll down to the Account Management section and click Generate Password.
- WordPress auto-generates a new password, but you may modify it and use your preferred password.
- Click on Update Profile at the bottom of the page to save the changes.
Resetting Password from the WordPress Login Screen
- Go to your WordPress Login screen.
- Click on Lost Your Password and enter your admin email.
- Check your email, click the confirmation link, and choose a new password.
- Click Reset Password to confirm the new password.
Updating Your Password Through Site Tools
Go to Site Tools > WordPress > Install & Manage > Manage Installations > click on the Actions menu next to the desired domain > Update Admin Password.
Choose the administrator username in Select User and enter the new password. To get a random strong password, use Generate. To preview the password, click Unhide.