In this guide, we’ll explain how to log in to the WordPress Dashboard.

The WordPress Dashboard is the main administration area for your website. From here, you can create pages and posts, install plugins, change themes and manage your website settings.

WordPress Login Address

For most WordPress websites, you can log in using:

https://example.com/wp-admin

or:

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

Replace example.com with your own domain name.

For example:

https://yourdomain.co.uk/wp-admin

Enter Your Login Details

Once the WordPress login page appears:

1. Enter your WordPress username or email address.
2. Enter your WordPress password.
3. Tick Remember Me if you are using a trusted computer and want WordPress to keep you logged in.
4. Click Log In.

If your login details are correct, you will be taken to the WordPress Dashboard.

What Is the WordPress Dashboard?

The Dashboard is the administration area of your website.

Depending on your website and installed plugins, you will normally see options such as:

• Posts
• Pages
• Media
• Comments
• Appearance
• Plugins
• Users
• Tools
• Settings

Additional menu options may appear when plugins or themes are installed.

If WordPress Is Installed in a Folder

If WordPress is installed inside a directory rather than directly on your main domain, include that folder in the login address.

For example, if WordPress is installed at:

https://example.com/blog

your login address would normally be:

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

If You Have Forgotten Your Password

On the WordPress login page, click:

Lost your password?

Enter your WordPress username or email address.

WordPress will send a password reset email to the email address associated with your account.

Make sure to check your spam or junk folder if the email does not appear in your inbox.

If You Do Not Know Your Username

If you cannot remember your WordPress username, try logging in using the email address associated with your WordPress account.

WordPress normally allows you to log in using either your username or email address.

If the Login Page Does Not Load

If /wp-admin or /wp-login.php does not load, check that:

• Your domain is pointing to the correct hosting account
• WordPress is installed on the domain
• You are using the correct domain name
• Your website is not experiencing an error
• WordPress has not been installed inside a different folder

Some WordPress security plugins can also change the default login address.

If this has been configured, you will need to use the custom login address instead.

Too Many Failed Login Attempts

Some WordPress websites use security software that temporarily blocks repeated failed login attempts.

If you have entered the wrong password several times, wait before trying again and make sure you are using the correct login details.

Using the password reset option is usually better than repeatedly guessing the password.

Logging Out of WordPress

When you have finished working on your website, particularly on a shared computer:

1. Move your mouse over your profile in the top-right corner of the WordPress Dashboard.
2. Click Log Out.

This will end your WordPress session.

Keep Your Login Details Secure

Do not share your WordPress administrator password unless necessary.

Each person who needs access to the website should ideally have their own WordPress user account.

You should also use a strong, unique password for your WordPress account.

Conclusion

You can normally access the WordPress Dashboard by adding /wp-admin to the end of your website address.

For example:

https://example.com/wp-admin

If you are unable to log in because you have forgotten your password, use the