How to Change Your WordPress Password

Created by Ryan Sullivan, Modified on Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 8:28 AM by Ryan Sullivan

To change your password in current versions of WordPress:

  1. In the Admin Panel menu, go to the upper right corner where it says “Howdy, Your Name”.
  2. Scroll down and select “Edit My Profile”.
  3. Under the “About Yourself” section, you’ll see a prompt for “New Password”.
  4. Click “Set New Password” and copy the auto-generated password to a safe place.
  5. Select the “Update Profile” button at the bottom of the page.

Your new password takes effect immediately.

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