If you can login to you WordPress dashboard, you can easily change your own password from the ‘Edit My Profile’ screen. You may want to do this if your password has been guessed, for example.
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Change your WordPress Password from the Dashboard
Login to your WordPress Website
Your login screen is usually located at [your-domain]/wp-admin - eg http://www.example.com/wp-admin
Navigate to your Profile
Your profile can be accessed from the menu bar along the top of the screen.
Select your username. This might say "Howdy (username)", "Hi (username)" or something else, spending on the language your website uses
In the dropdown menu that appears select "Edit profile"
Set a New Password
Within your profile page:
scroll down to the "Account Management" section
select the "Generate New Password" button - this will suggest a strong password, but you can overwrite this with a password of your choice
Don't forget to click the "Update" button
Unable to Login?
If you are no longer able to login to your WordPress website, you can use the Forgot Password Link. See the article below.
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WPHelpDesk Difficulty Rating
Simple All WordPress users should be able to manage this
Basic You’ll need to to be familiar with adding content to a WordPress website
Intermediate You’ll need to know your way around most of the WordPress dashboard and be familiar with installing themes and plugins.
Advanced You will need to be comfortable with all aspects of WordPress Administration including installing and configuring themes and advanced plugins
Expert You will need to be comfortable with coding, editing databases and other tasks that could permanently damage your website. Proceed with caution!
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