How to Change WordPress Password Using PhpMyAdmin

Changing Your WordPress Password Using PhpMyAdmin

Changing your WordPress password using PhpMyAdmin can be a quick and effective way to regain access to your website if you've forgotten your password. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Locate and open PhpMyAdmin.
3. Select your WordPress database from the left-hand side.
4. Locate the wp_users table and click on it.
5. Find your username in the user_login column and click 'Edit'.
6. In the user_pass field, enter your new password. Make sure to select MD5 from the drop-down menu next to the password field.
7. Click 'Go' to save the changes.
8. Your WordPress password has now been successfully changed using PhpMyAdmin.

Once you log in to your WordPress site with the new password, make sure to update your password using the WordPress dashboard for security purposes.