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How to change the wordpress wp-admin name

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Changing the WordPress admin path from the default /wp-admin to a custom path increases your site's security and protects it from hacking attempts.

Security Benefit: Hiding the admin path makes it difficult for hackers to access it.

Method One: Using Protect Your Admin Plugin

Step One: Install Plugin

  1. From Plugins menu select Add New

WordPress plugins menu

Step Two: Search and Install Plugin

  1. Search for "Protect Your Admin" plugin
  2. Click "Install Now" then "Activate"

Installing Protect Your Admin plugin

Step Three: Access Plugin Settings

  1. Go to Settings menu then select "Protect WP Admin"

Accessing Protect WP Admin settings

Step Four: Configure New Path

  1. Enter the new name for admin panel in the input field
  2. Select "Enable" option
  3. Click "Save Settings"

Configuring new WordPress admin path

Important: The new name entered is your new URL for accessing WordPress admin instead of /wp-admin. Keep this path in a safe place!

Method Two: Using Change wp-admin login Plugin

Alternative method using "Change wp-admin login" plugin. Watch the video tutorial:

Important Security Tips

  • Choose a hard-to-guess path: Avoid names like "admin" or "login"
  • Keep the new path safe: Write it down securely to avoid losing it
  • Test the path: Make sure the new path works before logging out
  • Create backup: Before applying any changes

Emergency Access Recovery

If you lose the new path:
• Deactivate the plugin from cPanel
• Or delete the plugin folder from /wp-content/plugins/
• The path will return to default /wp-admin
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