How to Log In to Your WordPress Dashboard

The WordPress dashboard is the control center where you manage your website—create posts, install plugins, change themes, and more. To access it, you need to log in. Here’s a simple guide to logging in to your WordPress dashboard.

Step 1: Find the Login URL

By default, WordPress login can be accessed by adding one of the following to your website’s domain:

• https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
• https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php

Both URLs take you to the login screen. If your site is installed in a subdirectory, include it, for example: https://yourdomain.com/blog/wp-admin.

Step 2: Enter Your Username and Password

On the login screen, enter the username (or email) and password you created during WordPress installation.

Username/Email: yourusername
Password: ********

Then click the Log In button.

Step 3: Access the Dashboard

If your login is successful, you’ll be redirected to the dashboard, located at:

https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Here you’ll see the main admin menu with options for posts, media, pages, comments, appearance, plugins, users, tools, and settings.

Troubleshooting Login Issues

• Forgot password: Click “Lost your password?” on the login page and follow the instructions to reset via email.
• Wrong URL: Double-check whether WordPress is installed in a subdirectory.
• Changed login URL: Some security plugins change the login page (e.g., /wp-login.php → /my-login). Contact your site admin if you can’t find it.

Stay Logged In

You can check the Remember Me box when logging in to stay logged in longer on trusted devices. For security, avoid using this option on shared computers.

Summary

1. Go to /wp-admin or /wp-login.php after your domain.
2. Enter your username/email and password.
3. Click Log In to access the dashboard.

Once logged in, you can manage your site, publish content, and customize your WordPress installation from the dashboard.

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