How to Retrieve WordPress Username and Password from Database
How to Retrieve WordPress Username and Password from Database
If you have forgotten your WordPress username and password, you can retrieve them from the database with the following steps:
- Access your WordPress database using phpMyAdmin or any other database management tool.
- Locate the wp_users table, which stores user information.
- Find the row corresponding to your WordPress admin user.
- You will see the username in the user_login column and the password in the user_pass column.
- Note: The password is encrypted for security reasons, so you will need to reset it if you cannot decrypt it.
It is crucial to handle database access and user credentials with care to maintain the security of your WordPress site.
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