How to log in to your WordPress website

Summary:

This guide shows you how to sign in to your WordPress dashboard, which will give you access to manage most of the key features of your website.

Before you start

You’ll need:

• The website address (e.g. https://example.com/).
• Your WordPress login details
  • Username or email address
  • Password

Step-by-step: desktop or mobile browser

1. In your web browser, go to: https://[Your Domain Name]/wp-admin
   (e.g. https://example.com/wp-admin )
2. Enter your Username or Email
3. Enter your Password.
4. Select “Log In”.

Troubleshooting

If your site uses a custom login address

Some websites change the login URL for additional security (e.g. https://[Your Domain Name]/[Custom Login Slug]). If the standard links above don’t load the login screen, use the custom URL provided or contact our support team.

Reset a forgotten password

1. Go to the login page: https://[Your Domain Name]/wp-login.php.
2. Select “Lost your password?”
3. Enter your Username or Email Address and select “Get New Password”.
4. Check your inbox for an email and follow the link to set a new password.
5. If you do not receive the email, check Spam/Junk and any email forwarding rules.