It is a usual advice and recommendation for you to always make changes to password of your accounts and that includes your WordPress password.
This is one good security measure to ensure you are always protected from the attack of account hackers. For the purpose of this article, we are going to show you how you change or reset the password to your WordPress.
The steps, guide or tip is as simple as it can get, just read thoroughly below to change your password.
Steps To Changing WordPress Password.
Follow the steps below to change the WordPress password;
1. From your browser, go to your WordPress Admin panel. You can do this by typing the correct Admin login address using “www.example.com/wp-admin” – (This is an instance where “example is your website name)
When you do this, the WordPress login page will open.
2. Then enter your login Username and password.
3. Click on “Log in” to sign in you Admin panel.
4. Now that you have logged in, click on “Users” – This is among the list of options on the panel page.
After clicking on Users, now click on the appropriate User you want to change its password.
5. Scroll down to the “New Password” section and type in your new password. Observe the password strength box which shows your how strong your new password is.
6. After updating the new password, click on “Update User” which is located at the bottom right corner of the page. Just scroll down to see this option.
Also Read – How To Change Your Facebook Password.
Password Hint:
It is always recommended that you use a very strong password for your accounts. Below are simple tip to create a strong password;
- The password character should be at least 9-15 characters.
- There should be at least 1 upper case letter.
- At least 1 lower case letter.
- At least 1 number.
- At least 1 special character such as ^ * ! # @ % &
Now you have changed your WordPress password by updating a new one.
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