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How to Change WordPress Password Using phpMyAdmin

If you can’t access your WordPress dashboard, you can reset your password directly from the database using phpMyAdmin, cPanel

Step 1: Log in to cPanel.

Log in to your Hostcry Client Area and open your hosting account. Click on cPanel to access it. You can also go directly to yourdomain.com/cpanel and enter your cPanel username and password.

Step 2: Scroll Down to the Databases Section.

Once inside cPanel, scroll down the page until you find the Databases section. Click on phpMyAdmin

Step 3: Open Your WordPress Database.

In phpMyAdmin, locate your WordPress database from the left panel. Click on it.

Find the table ending with _users (e.g., wp_users).

Step 4: Edit the User:

Open the _users table. Find your username. Click on the Edit button.

Step 5: Update Password Using PHP Hash.

Locate the user_pass field. Generate a hashed password using PHP’s password_hash function

Step 5: Click the Go button.

After changing your password, click on the Go button.

✅ Your WordPress password has been updated successfully. You can now log in with your new password.