How do I log in to my WordPress admin dashboard?

Applies to: WordPress.org and WordPress.com
Last updated: May 2025

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Problem

You’ve installed WordPress or set up your site, but you’re not sure how to access the admin area to create content or manage settings.

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Solution

To log in to the WordPress admin dashboard, you just need to visit a specific URL and use the username and password you created during setup.

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Standard Login URL (WordPress.org)

If your site is installed at the root of your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com), go to:

https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

or

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

Enter your username and password, then click Log In.

After login, you’ll be redirected to the WordPress Dashboard (/wp-admin), where you can manage posts, pages, plugins, themes, settings, and more.

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If WordPress is Installed in a Subdirectory

If your site is installed in a folder like /blog, use:

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

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Forgot Your Password?

1. On the login screen, click Lost your password?
2. Enter your username or email address
3. WordPress will send you a password reset email
4. Click the reset link and set a new password

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WordPress.com Users

If your site is on WordPress.com, log in at:

https://wordpress.com/log-in

From there, you can access your dashboard and manage any WordPress.com-hosted sites.

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Tips

• Bookmark your /wp-admin URL for easy access
• Consider using a password manager to securely store your credentials
• If you’re repeatedly locked out, check for security plugins or firewall settings that may be interfering