“How do I login to WordPress?” is one of the most common WordPress questions that we get asked.
Beginners often have a hard time finding their WordPress login page URL, and this prevents them from working on their website.
In this article, we will show you how to find your WordPress login URL. We’ll also show you different ways to log into your WordPress admin area.
Why do you need the login URL?
The login page is the door between your website and the management dashboard of your site also known as the admin area. Once logged in, you can create new posts, add new pages, change your design, add plugins, etc.
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How to Find the WordPress Login link?
On a typical WordPress install with a good WordPress hosting provider, all you need to do is add /login/ or /admin/ to the end of your site URL.
For example:
www.example.com/admin/
www.example.com/login/
Don’t forget to replace example.com with your own domain name.
Both of these URLs will redirect you to the WordPress login page.
If for some reason, your WordPress login URL is not working properly, then you can easily access the WordPress login page by going to this URL:
www.example.com/wp-login.php
Now if you installed WordPress in a subdirectory such as /wordpress/, then you would need to access your WordPress blog login page like this:
www.example.com/wordpress/login/
www.example.com/wordpress/wp-login.php
If you installed WordPress on a sub-domain, then you can access the WordPress admin login page like so:
subdomain.example.com/login/
subdomain.example.com/wp-login.php
Once you are logged in, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin area of your site which is located in the wp-admin folder.
You can directly access your admin area by entering the website URL like this:
www.example.com/admin/
www.example.com/wp-admin/
This URL checks if you were previously logged in, and if your session is still active.
If both are true, then you will be redirected to the WordPress dashboard. If your session has expired, then you will be redirected back to the WordPress login page.
How to Remember the WordPress Login Page in WordPress
If you find it difficult to remember your WordPress login link, then we recommend you add a bookmark to your browser’s bookmark bar.
Alternatively, you can add your WordPress login link on your website footer, sidebar, or in the menu. There are two very easy ways to do this.
First option is adding your WordPress login link to your menus. Simply login to your WordPress admin area and go to Appearance » Menus.
Next click on the Link tab to expand it and add your WordPress login link and text. Once you are done, click on the Add to Menu button to add this link to your menu. Also don’t forget to click on the Save Menu button.
Second option is to use the default widget called Meta. This widget adds a link to the login page, links to your site’s RSS feeds, and a link to WordPress.org website.
Start by going to Appearance » Widgets and drag the meta widget to your website’s sidebar or widget-ready area. If you don’t want to use the Meta widget, then you can use the Menu widget here as well.
You can add the WordPress login link in the footer, sidebar, or basically any other widget-ready area in your theme.
Use Remember Me to Bypass Login Page in WordPress
On your WordPress login page, there is a checkbox labeled Remember me. When you check this box before you login, it will allow you to directly access the admin area without a login on your subsequent visits for 14 days or your browser’s cookie settings.
If you keep forgetting to check the ‘Remember me’ option during login, then you can install Always Remember Me plugin. It will automatically check the remember me checkbox every time you login to WordPress.
How to add A Custom WordPress Login Form in WordPress
If you have multiple users on your WordPress site, then it makes sense to add the WordPress login form in your sidebar or create a custom login page that matches your site’s design and theme.
There are multiple ways to do that, but we recommend using Theme My Login plugin.
It allows you to create custom login pages and also comes with a sidebar login widget. You can simply add the widget to your website’s sidebar and it will display a login form.
You can also use WPForms to create your own custom login forms. It is the best WordPress contact form plugin and allows you to easily create login forms and add them anywhere on your website.
For detailed instructions, see our article on how to add front-end login page and widgets in WordPress.
Log in WordPress from Your Web Hosting Dashboard
Many WordPress hosting companies provide easy shortcuts to directly access your WordPress admin area and skipping the WordPress login page altogether.
Here is how to log into WordPress via popular hosting dashboards.
1. WordPress Login Shortcut in Bluehost
Bluehost is one of the biggest hosting companies in the world. They offer a beginner-friendly dashboard with quick shortcuts to manage your WordPress site.
Simply login to your Bluehost dashboard and switch to the ‘My Sites’ tab. From here, you’ll see all the WordPress sites you have installed on your hosting account.
Take your mouse over to the site you want to log in and then click on the ‘Log into WordPress’ button.
2. WordPress Login Shortcut in SiteGround
SiteGround also has a quick shortcut to log into your WordPress site.
Simply log into your SiteGround hosting dashboard and then click on the ‘Websites’ tab on the top. From here, you’ll see a list of websites you have installed under your hosting account.
Click on the ‘WordPress Kit’ button next to the website you want to log in.
This will bring up a popup, where you’ll see a button to log in to the WordPress admin area.
3. WordPress Login Shortcut in WP Engine
WP Engine is the best managed WordPress hosting companies. They also have a WordPress login shortcut which sends you to the WordPress login URL but does not automatically log you in.
Visit your WP Engine dashboard and then select your website. On the site overview page, you’ll see the WordPress login page shortcut in the left column.
Further WordPress Login Customizations and Resources
We have written a great deal of articles about WordPress login customization and fixing common errors.
If you are looking to create a custom WordPress login page with your branding, then check out our guide on how to customize WordPress Login Page (no HTML/CSS required).
WordPress login forms can be abused by brute force attacks. If you are facing such attacks on your website, then you can add a CAPTCHA to WordPress login and registration form to protect your site.
Troubleshooting WordPress Login Errors
Sometimes, you may encounter weird errors related to the WordPress login page. We have covered several of them in details along with troubleshooting tips:
- How to Fix WordPress Login Page Refreshing and Redirecting Issue
- How to Fix WordPress Keeps Logging Out Problem
- How to Fix Error Too Many Redirects Issue in WordPress
We hope this article helped you learn how to find your WordPress login link. You may also want to see our step by step WordPress security guide and our ultimate guide on how to speed up WordPress.
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Good afternoon. I set up a WordPress site last year but then got really busy. I have come back to it now to continue developing my site and to my horror I cannot find my WP login details. I can get into the site through Bluehost, but I understand that is not acceptable long term. Is there anyway you can help me, I have tried everything I can think of. Many thanks Linda
For resetting your login information you would want to follow the steps in our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-change-your-password-in-wordpress/
Hello! Thanks for the helpful info!
I’m having a bit of a unique issue and I wondered if you might know a solution… my WordPress site no longer has a host. My previous host just canceled my service this past week. Is there still a way to access my WordPress admin panel?
Thanks!
No, if your site is no longer hosted you would not have access to it. If you reach out to your old host they may be able to create a backup of your site for you
Hi there,
I am trying to help my friend with her website. She doesn’t know what her login information is. How can she regain access to make adjustment to her site?
There are a few different methods for being able to log back into their site, you would want to take a look at our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-change-your-password-in-wordpress/
Hi there! Never hand an issue logging in before. Today I received a message that says page cannot be displayed, please contact your service provider. Two questions, what if you do not know who your service provider is and could this be the result of someone else messing with the account? For example could this happen if some else had access too it? Thanks so much!
While possible the more likely reason would be a hiccup with your hosting or a plugin. You would want to follow our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/beginners-guide-to-troubleshooting-wordpress-errors-step-by-step/
Your service provider would be who you purchased hosting from, if you do not remember you can use a whois tool to help you find your registrar.
Hi there,
Thanks for posting this article. However, I’m experiencing a problem logging in. I was logged in earlier today. Now when I go back to login – trying wp-login/admin/login options – I keep getting
‘No results found’ the page you requested could not be found’
I am using the same login options as my successful login earlier today.
if you have not tried them, wp-login.php and wp-admin are also good links to try and should they not work you may want to reach out to your hosting provider’s support for them to take a look should this be a hiccup from their end.
Hello,
I have domain, user id, pass word. when I login to the WordPress,
it shows
“This site is not secure
This might mean that someone’s trying to fool you or steal any info you send to the server. You should close this site immediately.”
help me to solve this problem.
That would mean your site does not use https, to fix that issue, you would want to ensure you have SSL for your site: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-get-a-free-ssl-certificate-for-your-wordpress-website/
Hi, thank you for this, but now struggling to log in:
ERROR: Cookies are blocked due to unexpected output.
What can I do, tried changing cookies settings in browser.
For a starting point, you would want to go through our troubleshooting guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/beginners-guide-to-troubleshooting-wordpress-errors-step-by-step/
the information here given on how to login to your admin site does not funtion. All I get is a page with options to create a wordpress web site!! Help.
That message normally happens if your site is not connected to a database. You may want to check with your hosting provider to ensure your wp-config file is set up correctly.
I have a web site which was set up by a friend. He managed it extremely well. He sent me a link and I could update information and blogs from my computer in Durban. He lives in Cape town. However due to varying circumstances the domain was converted to my ownership. BUT I now do not know how to access the admin page so that I can do what |I used to do etc. My host have sent me video tutorials but I am on a very limited data budget. Also they then sent me the WRITTEN INFO but this still does not help. So HOW do I access the admin page?/
If your domain is still pointing toward your site’s host then you should be able to use the method in this article to get to your login page and when you log in you will be able to get to your admin area
I maintain a website for my solo law practice, I used wordpress to edit my site for several years. Recently I changed hosting and moved the ownership of the site to me. Now I can no longer use wordpress. If I try to use the admin feature I get an error message 404, that thew website cannot be found. What gives?
For a starting pont, you would want to check with your hosting provider that the WordPress site was transferred over correctly.
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Hi,
I have trouble to find the wordpress login page.
I have try your suggestions above .com/admin, .com/wp-admin, .com/login, .com/wp-login.
All the message said Page not found.
Please help me to solve this.
Thanks for your help.
If your site is installed in a subfolder such as site.com/blog then you may want to try placing the /wp-login.php after the folder name
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I know what my login is for my WordPress.org site: “www.example.com/wp-login.php” – and it works. But when I go here: “https://login.wordpress.org/wp-login.php” and type in that same name and password, it recognizes my name, but not my password. Are those supposed to be two different usernames/passwords? Or should the same user/pass work, and I’m doing something wrong? Thanks!
The WordPress.org website is not directly connected to your site so you would not be able to use your site’s login information to log into http://www.wordpress.org and would need to have a separate login for the site.
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I have created a subdomain as a staging site to test Gutenberg. I’ve installed WordPress in the subdomain and it has propagated. I am now at the login screen – test.example.com/wp-login.php – and it is not accepting the login for my primary site. Am I supposed to set up a different login for the test site, and if so, where do I do that? Thanks for the help!
hello help me
i was followed your step by step and purchased domain with you coupon code. and i already installed wordpress and i got a credential like user name, password, domain and other stuff like that. and i go back to cpanel and clicked on my install and see there is wordpress being installed. but when i clicked login to my website by cpanel page. no page appeared. there is only blank page and it said ” ERROR the request URL could not be retrieved” please help me
my site is
Hello,
We are not sure what may cause this. Please contact Bluehost support, they may be able point you in right direction.
I have not changed my user name or pw to log in to my wordpress pages, but wordpress is not accepting my login info. I enter it, and it just takes me back to the log in page; no error message, just back to the login page again and I cannot access my site to make any changes. I tried resetting my password and it won’t let me do that either. Instead, I get this response when I try to reset password: “Could not save password reset key to database.”
How can I get access to my website so that I can make changes???
Hi Heather,
Please see our guide on fixing login page redirecting issue.
Question: I have my wordpress login and old site. I hired a company to redesign my site. I gave them access to my wordpress site. They built the site, 301 redirected the A records, now I don’t have access to my WordPress site?? I’m not the admin anymore. They said they didn’t delete anything. And it makes sense that my old site would still be “somewhere” in the wordpress archives under my username/password? This happened just 3 weeks ago. In my old site I had my blogs. I’m trying to access my blogs, but because the NEW wordpress they set up and my OLD wordpress site have the same URL i’m not finding my old site. Help? Can’t find anything on WordPress, forums, etc. I can’t be the only one this ever happened to? Is there a general WordPress Login that’s not necessarily associated with the new site?
Hi Bryan,
If you have login credentials for the hosting account? If you do then you can login to your hosting control panel to locate old WordPress files. You can also ask the developers to fix this or hire someone else to fix that for you.
Support: Thanks for the response. Obviously, I’m a beginner. Bear with me! I have my login for my wordpress site (for example ABLumber.com. AB Lumber/wp-login – worked great until new company took over. They pointed the A record of the NEW site to their server/new site at ABLumber.com. Now my wordpress login does not work? I am not able to get in anywhere. So, I can’t find my old wordpress files. No, i did not make a copy (they were in wordpress!). No record of anything in GoDaddy. It makes sense that somehow, somewhere in WP server, my old files are there? Do i need to login in to a different wordpress url to access my old files? Including my blogs? Help??
Hi Bryan,
Most likely, all your data is safely stored in your hosting account. You will probably need to hire someone to make it accessible again. Since your old domain is now pointing to new site, you cannot access the old site on the same URL. The person you hire will have to locate your old site files and create a subdomain or a temporary domain. They can then point that domain to your old site and you will be able to access it through this new URL. Hope this helps.
Hi WP,
I made a mistake in the settings of my wp-admin to fwd (or something like that, was logged out and can’t retrace my steps) to use another url. I thought it would help me use the new url instead of the old one. The new url was simply forwarding to the old url and doesn’t not have any content, and now I can’t log in through “website”/admin of my old url. Is there another way to get to my WP settings without going through the “website”/admin?
Thank you!
Sam
Hi Sam,
Please try steps in our WordPress troubleshooting guide, it will help you figure out what’s causing the issue.
I installed latest version of WordPress on a docker in Ubuntu 16.04, I started my first blog in localhost. After running WordPress image in a docker, localhost is working, but can’t login to my WordPress account.
I’m getting like below, so please help me.
Unable to connect
Firefox can’t establish a connection to the server at 172.16.3.56.
The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments.
If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer’s network connection.
If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.