How to Change Your WordPress Password

Changing your WordPress account password is important to do, to maintain the security of your website.

  1. Log into your WordPress site. This is typically https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php, but it may be something different, based on your websit settings
  2. Once logged in, on the left menu hover over Users, then click on Profile
    WordPress left menu, Users then Porfile
  3. Scroll down until you see "Account Management"
    Account Management area, click on Set new Password
  4. Click on Set New Password, and then enter the new password you want. For security, make sure the bar below says "Medium" or "Strong" for the password strength.
    type in the new password field
  5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Update Profile
    Update button
    Profile page


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