How to Change Your WordPress Password From the WordPress Control Panel #
- Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Hover over your username, then click Edit My Profile.
- Scroll down to the Account Management section and click the Generate Password button.
- By default, WordPress will auto-generate a new password and place it in the text box.
- If you want to create your password, delete the text and type the new password.
(Make sure to create a “Strong” password.) - Scroll down and click Update Profile.
How to Reset Your WordPress Password from the WordPress Login Screen #
- 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 auto-generated password provided.
- Click the Reset Password button to save the new password.
