{"id":8546,"date":"2023-06-21T10:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T10:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=8546"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:05:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:05:22","slug":"how-can-i-change-my-wordpress-password","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-change-my-wordpress-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I change my WordPress password?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we will review all the possible ways to change your WordPress password from your site directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve lost your password for your awesome WordPress site or would like to simply change it for security reasons, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress Forgotten Password<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t access your WordPress dashboard, you can reset your password directly from the login page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1. Go to the Login Page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your browser and navigate to your WordPress login page (e.g., <code>yourwebsite.com\/wp-admin<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Below the Username and Password fields, click on <strong>Lost your password?:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b964487&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b964487\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"713\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/passf.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/passf.png 700w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/passf-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/passf-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/passf-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/passf-98x100.png 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2. Request a Password Reset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the <strong>email address<\/strong> (1) associated with your WordPress account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Get<strong> New Password<\/strong> (2) to receive a password reset link via email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b964956&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b964956\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"665\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/news.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/news.png 708w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/news-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/news-50x47.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/news-60x56.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/news-100x94.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3. Check Your Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will receive an email containing a password reset link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The email will also include details about the request, such as the username and the IP address from which it was made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>reset link<\/strong> provided in the email:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b964e08&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b964e08\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1165\" height=\"342\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4.png 1165w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4-1024x301.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4-50x15.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4-60x18.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/WPX-Password-4-100x29.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1165px) 100vw, 1165px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4. Choose a New Password<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click on the reset link, it will take you to a new page from which you can change your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">WordPress would automatically recommend a strong password, and there is an option to generate a new one. Of course, if you don\u2019t like the recommended password, you can use the password you want instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are ready with your password, you can select <strong>Save Password,<\/strong> and you will be able to log in again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b965cb8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b965cb8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"731\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sds.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sds.png 640w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sds-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sds-44x50.png 44w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sds-53x60.png 53w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sds-88x100.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress Dashboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already logged in to your WordPress website, you can change your password directly from the dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1. Navigate to the User Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the WordPress Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Users<\/strong> to access all WP Users for this website. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then select <strong>the All Users<\/strong> menu from the dropdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To change the password of a user, click on the <strong>Edit <\/strong>button below it. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b966213&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b966213\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1157\" height=\"794\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11188\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1.png 1157w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1-1024x703.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0444\u0434-1-100x69.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1157px) 100vw, 1157px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2. Update the Password<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to the <strong>Account Management<\/strong> section, where you can change the password for the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b9665e2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b9665e2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"484\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444.png 994w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0434\u0434\u0444-100x49.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the user&#8217;s role, there will be 2 options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To set a <strong>New Password<\/strong> for the Admin-level user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <strong>Send Reset Link<\/strong> for other users&#8217; roles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b966a1a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b966a1a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1271\" height=\"353\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres.png 1271w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres-1024x284.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres-50x14.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres-60x17.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MonosnapEditUserwpxE280B9wpxexample.netE28094WordPres-100x28.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3. Save Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To save the changes, click on the <strong>Update User<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362b966ddd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362b966ddd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1182\" height=\"437\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444.png 1182w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444-50x18.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444-60x22.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u0433\u0444-100x37.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1182px) 100vw, 1182px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A confirmation message will appear, letting you know the password has been changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">A strong password should contain at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, one number, and one special character. Also, the length should be at least 8 characters long and not over 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information on changing WordPress User passwords through the site&#8217;s database, review this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-change-the-password-of-my-wp-admin-user-through-the-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get stuck with anything discussed on this page, please get in touch with the WPX Support Team via live chat (use the bottom right-hand widget), and they will respond and help within 30 seconds or less.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will review all the possible ways to change your WordPress password from your site directly. 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