• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Knowledge Base

How to Log Into WordPress

Accessing Your WordPress Dashboard

The WordPress admin area (dashboard) is where you manage your website.

Default Login URL

Your WordPress login page is at:

https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

or

https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php

If WordPress is in a Subfolder

https://yourdomain.com/blog/wp-admin

Login Credentials

  • Username or email address
  • Password you set during installation

Forgot Your Password?

  1. Click "Lost your password?" on the login page
  2. Enter your username or email
  3. Check your email for reset link
  4. Create a new password

Login Issues?

  • 404 Error: Wrong URL - check your domain and folder
  • Can't reset password: Check spam folder
  • Too many attempts: Wait or contact support

Security Tip

Consider installing a security plugin to:

  • Change the login URL
  • Add two-factor authentication
  • Limit login attempts