Getting Back to Your WordPress Account

 Finding out that your WordPress account has been locked can be inconvenient. No technical problem, not even a forgotten password or an expired login session, may prevent you from accessing your website. This could hinder your growth and lower your web presence. But fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we'll go over several strategies and approaches to help you swiftly and efficiently get back into your WordPress account.

Your WordPress account is the key to your online space, giving you easy access to build, edit, and maintain your website. For successful audience outreach and upkeep of your online presence, having access to your WordPress dashboard is essential, regardless of your level of experience as a blogger, prospective business owner, or small business owner. 

Ways to Regain Control of Your WordPress Account

We'll give you an extensive toolkit to help you overcome any login difficulties you could run into, ranging from basic troubleshooting techniques to more complex recovery alternatives. So, if you're currently locked out of your WordPress account and feeling frustrated, rest assured that solutions are within reach.

How You Can Get Back into the Account If Email is Working? 

The Lost Password function offers a quick and easy method to reset your WordPress account password if you've forgotten it. If you can still access your email, it will be much easier to get back into your WordPress account. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to log back into your account:

Start by Accessing the WordPress Login Page: Enter the login screen for your WordPress website, which can be accessed by appending `/wp-admin} or `/wp-login.php} to the end of the URL of your website.

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Click on the Lost Password Link: On the WordPress login page, there's a useful link titled "Lost your password?" beneath the login form. If you can't remember your password, this site is your savior. WordPress will walk you step-by-step through the password recovery process when you click this link.

Enter Email Address to Get New Password: After that, you'll be taken to a page where you may input your WordPress account's username or email address. Once the required field has been completed, click the "Get New Password" button.

Check Your Email for Password Link: An email will be sent by WordPress to the address linked to your username. There is a link in this email to reset your password. Look for this email in your inbox and, just in case, the spam or rubbish folder. It might not show up for a few minutes.

Follow the New Password Link and Log into the Account: After you receive the email, click the provided link to open it. You can change your password on a dedicated page on your WordPress website by clicking on this link. Click the "Reset Password" button to save your newly selected password. Now, try to log in to your account back and regain access to your WordPress dashboard. 

Getting Back into the Account If You Can Access the Database

The best course of action is to find your username and update it in the database if you can't remember it or if the password reset link isn't getting to your email. We utilize phpMyAdmin in our instance, and the following simple, step-by-step instructions will walk you through it:

Try Accessing phpMyAdmin: Go to the cPanel, or control panel, for your site hosting. Look for the Databases section. There is an icon within called phpMyAdmin. To open it, click on this symbol. A tool for managing the database on your website is called phpMyAdmin. It keeps all of the data that is necessary for your WordPress website.

Go to Your WP Database & Find the User Table: You can select the database from the sidebar after entering your phpMyAdmin. Locate the table called wp_users, which ends in _users, inside your WordPress database. To view the list of users for your WordPress website, click on the wp_users table.

Find the Username & Reset the Password: Now, go to the user lists, and find your exact username. There you will find a button to reset the password, as well, if you want to. The user_pass field should be found. This is the location of your password file. Remove the current string of characters from the Value column. Enter the new password you want to use.

Scroll down and click on the Go button to save the changes. After that try accessing your account by going back to the WordPress login page.  

Some Tips to Maintain Your Website

After regaining your WordPress account, there are some tips for you that you should consider in order to maintain your site. This will save you from wasting any time and getting kicked out of your account. 

• • Don't use usernames that are simple to figure out, such as admin or administrator. Select distinctive usernames that are difficult to connect to you or your website.
• • Make sure your passwords are strong at all times by using a combination of capital and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Better yet, make your password longer and more complicated.
• • To stop brute force assaults, limit the number of login attempts. Plugins that limit the number of login attempts made from the same IP address are available.
• • If you choose a reputable SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) provider, your emails will arrive in your inbox and won't be flagged as spam.
• • Configure an SMTP plugin with a reliable email service provider after installing it. Your WordPress emails' dependability and deliverability will significantly improve as a result.
• • Refrain from disclosing your personal login credentials to team members or developers while sharing access.

In a Nutshell!

This thorough article offers workable alternatives to help you get back into your WordPress account, regardless of the reasons behind your inability to log in or forget your password. Whether you are an experienced blogger or a small business owner, managing your WordPress account is essential. Additionally, you must have learned about how to improve website security, including how to resist brute force attacks, create strong passwords, and stay away from common usernames. To preserve site integrity, it's also important to make sure that emails are delivered reliably and to protect login information.