{"id":2572,"date":"2026-09-28T17:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/?p=2572"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:22:44","slug":"how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change the WordPress Admin Username: A Complete Guide?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Change_the_WordPress_Admin_Username_A_Complete_Guide\" >How to Change the WordPress Admin Username: A Complete Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Why_Should_You_Change_the_WordPress_Admin_Username\" >Why Should You Change the WordPress Admin Username?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Method_1_Create_a_New_Administrator_and_Delete_the_Old_One\" >Method 1: Create a New Administrator and Delete the Old One<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_WordPress\" >Step 1: Log in to WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_2_Create_a_New_User\" >Step 2: Create a New User<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_3_Set_a_Strong_Password\" >Step 3: Set a Strong Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_4_Select_Administrator_as_the_Role\" >Step 4: Select Administrator as the Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_5_Log_Out\" >Step 5: Log Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_6_Delete_the_Old_Administrator\" >Step 6: Delete the Old Administrator<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Method_2_Change_the_Username_Using_a_WordPress_Plugin\" >Method 2: Change the Username Using a WordPress Plugin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#General_Process\" >General Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Choose_Plugins_Carefully\" >Choose Plugins Carefully<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Method_3_Change_the_WordPress_Admin_Username_Using_phpMyAdmin\" >Method 3: Change the WordPress Admin Username Using phpMyAdmin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_1_Open_phpMyAdmin\" >Step 1: Open phpMyAdmin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_2_Select_the_WordPress_Database\" >Step 2: Select the WordPress Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_3_Open_the_Users_Table\" >Step 3: Open the Users Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_4_Locate_the_Administrator_Account\" >Step 4: Locate the Administrator Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_5_Edit_the_Username\" >Step 5: Edit the Username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Step_6_Test_the_Login\" >Step 6: Test the Login<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_user_login_and_display_name\" >What Is the Difference Between user_login and display_name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Things_to_Check_After_Changing_the_Username\" >Things to Check After Changing the Username<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#1_Test_WordPress_Login\" >1. Test WordPress Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#2_Check_Existing_Posts\" >2. Check Existing Posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#3_Check_User_Roles\" >3. Check User Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#4_Check_Plugins\" >4. Check Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#5_Check_Scheduled_Tasks\" >5. Check Scheduled Tasks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#What_If_You_Cannot_Access_WordPress\" >What If You Cannot Access WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Should_You_Simply_Rename_admin\" >Should You Simply Rename admin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#1_Editing_the_Wrong_Database\" >1. Editing the Wrong Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#2_Forgetting_a_Database_Backup\" >2. Forgetting a Database Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#3_Changing_display_name_Instead_of_user_login\" >3. Changing display_name Instead of user_login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#4_Deleting_the_Old_Account_Without_Reassigning_Content\" >4. Deleting the Old Account Without Reassigning Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#5_Using_Another_Predictable_Username\" >5. Using Another Predictable Username<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_change_my_WordPress_username_from_the_dashboard\" >Can I change my WordPress username from the dashboard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Will_changing_the_username_delete_my_posts\" >Will changing the username delete my posts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_change_the_username_through_phpMyAdmin\" >Can I change the username through phpMyAdmin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Is_changing_admin_enough_to_secure_WordPress\" >Is changing admin enough to secure WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_change_the_WordPress_username_without_changing_the_password\" >Can I change the WordPress username without changing the password?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-change-the-wordpress-admin-username-a-complete-guide\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_the_WordPress_Admin_Username_A_Complete_Guide\"><\/span>How to Change the WordPress Admin Username: A Complete Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WordPress administrator username is an important part of your website\u2019s security. If you initially created an admin account with a predictable username such as <code>admin<\/code>, <code>administrator<\/code>, or your website name, changing it can reduce the risk of automated login attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress does not provide a simple <strong>\u201cChange Username\u201d<\/strong> button in the user profile screen. However, there are several safe ways to replace an existing administrator username without losing access to the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explain the most practical methods, including using the WordPress dashboard, a plugin, and phpMyAdmin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Change_the_WordPress_Admin_Username\"><\/span>Why Should You Change the WordPress Admin Username?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a common administrator username can make automated attacks easier because attackers already know one part of the login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if your login is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Username: admin\nPassword: ********<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">an attacker only needs to discover the password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the username to something unique adds another layer of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>changing the username alone is not sufficient security<\/strong>. You should also use a strong password, enable two-factor authentication, keep WordPress updated, and limit unnecessary administrator accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Create_a_New_Administrator_and_Delete_the_Old_One\"><\/span>Method 1: Create a New Administrator and Delete the Old One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most WordPress users, this is the simplest and safest approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in to your WordPress dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com\/wp-admin\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Users \u2192 Add New User<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_a_New_User\"><\/span>Step 2: Create a New User<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter a new, unique username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid usernames such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>admin<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>administrator<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>root<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>webmaster<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your domain name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a username that isn&#8217;t easily associated with your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Set_a_Strong_Password\"><\/span>Step 3: Set a Strong Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generate a strong password using a password manager or WordPress&#8217;s built-in password generator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong password should contain a combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uppercase letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lowercase letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Select_Administrator_as_the_Role\"><\/span>Step 4: Select Administrator as the Role<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>Role<\/strong>, select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then click <strong>Add New User<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Log_Out\"><\/span>Step 5: Log Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log out from the current administrator account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then log in using the newly created administrator account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Delete_the_Old_Administrator\"><\/span>Step 6: Delete the Old Administrator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Users \u2192 All Users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the old administrator account and click <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress may ask what should happen to the content owned by that account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attribute all content to:<\/strong> your new administrator account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This prevents existing posts and pages from being deleted along with the old account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Change_the_Username_Using_a_WordPress_Plugin\"><\/span>Method 2: Change the Username Using a WordPress Plugin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A plugin can be useful if you don&#8217;t want to create and delete an administrator account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are plugins designed specifically to change WordPress usernames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Process\"><\/span>General Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for a reputable username-changing plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install and activate it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the plugin&#8217;s settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the existing username.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the new username.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log out and test the new login.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Plugins_Carefully\"><\/span>Choose Plugins Carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before installing a plugin, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent update date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of active installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developer reputation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After changing the username, you can deactivate or remove the plugin if it is no longer required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Change_the_WordPress_Admin_Username_Using_phpMyAdmin\"><\/span>Method 3: Change the WordPress Admin Username Using phpMyAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced users can change the username directly in the WordPress database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Always create a database backup before modifying database records manually. An incorrect database change can cause login problems or other website issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Open_phpMyAdmin\"><\/span>Step 1: Open phpMyAdmin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your hosting control panel, such as <strong>cPanel<\/strong> or <strong>DirectAdmin<\/strong>, and open <strong>phpMyAdmin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Select_the_WordPress_Database\"><\/span>Step 2: Select the WordPress Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the database used by your WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unsure which database WordPress uses, open the site&#8217;s <code>wp-config.php<\/code> file and look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define( 'DB_NAME', 'database_name' );<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actual database name will be shown there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Open_the_Users_Table\"><\/span>Step 3: Open the Users Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the WordPress users table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The default table is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp_users<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, your website may use a different prefix, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wp8x_users<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume that <code>wp_<\/code> is always the prefix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Locate_the_Administrator_Account\"><\/span>Step 4: Locate the Administrator Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and find the administrator account you want to rename.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for the <code>user_login<\/code> column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>user_login = admin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Edit_the_Username\"><\/span>Step 5: Edit the Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Edit<\/strong> for the appropriate user record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>admin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to your new username, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>siteadministrator42<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Test_the_Login\"><\/span>Step 6: Test the Login<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your WordPress login page and try signing in with the new username and the existing password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the login works, the username has been successfully changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_user_login_and_display_name\"><\/span>What Is the Difference Between <code>user_login<\/code> and <code>display_name<\/code>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important distinction when working with the WordPress database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <code>user_login<\/code> field controls the username used for authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <code>display_name<\/code> field controls the name that WordPress displays publicly in various locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing <code>display_name<\/code> does <strong>not necessarily change the login username<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>user_login: amitadmin\ndisplay_name: Amit Kumar<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The user can log in with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>amitadmin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">while WordPress may display:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Amit Kumar<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, changing only the display name is not the same as changing the administrator username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Check_After_Changing_the_Username\"><\/span>Things to Check After Changing the Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After changing your administrator username, don&#8217;t immediately assume everything is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Test_WordPress_Login\"><\/span>1. Test WordPress Login<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log out and log back in using the new username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Existing_Posts\"><\/span>2. Check Existing Posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open several existing posts and pages to make sure their authorship remains correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check_User_Roles\"><\/span>3. Check User Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Users \u2192 All Users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify that the new administrator account still has the correct role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Plugins\"><\/span>4. Check Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some poorly designed plugins may store usernames in their own settings. Check important plugins if you notice unexpected behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_Scheduled_Tasks\"><\/span>5. Check Scheduled Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website uses custom scripts or integrations that depend on a specific username, changing the account may require additional configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_You_Cannot_Access_WordPress\"><\/span>What If You Cannot Access WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot log in to the WordPress dashboard, you can still change the administrator username through phpMyAdmin, provided you have access to the website&#8217;s database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, database modifications should be performed carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Back up the database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the correct WordPress database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the correct users table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the administrator account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change only the required field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the login afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unsure, contact your hosting provider or a WordPress professional rather than modifying unfamiliar database records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Simply_Rename_admin\"><\/span>Should You Simply Rename <code>admin<\/code>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website uses the default <code>admin<\/code> username, replacing it with a unique username is a sensible security improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don&#8217;t treat username changes as a complete security solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A secure WordPress setup should also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong, unique passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-factor authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular WordPress updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated themes and plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable backups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login attempt protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Least-privilege user roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTPS\/SSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal of unused administrator accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Editing_the_Wrong_Database\"><\/span>1. Editing the Wrong Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hosting account may contain multiple databases. Always verify that you are modifying the database belonging to the correct WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Forgetting_a_Database_Backup\"><\/span>2. Forgetting a Database Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never make database changes without having a recent backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Changing_display_name_Instead_of_user_login\"><\/span>3. Changing <code>display_name<\/code> Instead of <code>user_login<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing the displayed name does not accomplish the same thing as changing the login username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Deleting_the_Old_Account_Without_Reassigning_Content\"><\/span>4. Deleting the Old Account Without Reassigning Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you delete an administrator account, make sure its posts and pages are assigned to the appropriate user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Using_Another_Predictable_Username\"><\/span>5. Using Another Predictable Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing <code>admin<\/code> to <code>administrator<\/code> doesn&#8217;t provide much improvement. Use a unique username that isn&#8217;t obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_my_WordPress_username_from_the_dashboard\"><\/span>Can I change my WordPress username from the dashboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress doesn&#8217;t normally provide a direct username-edit option in the standard profile editor. You can create a new administrator account and remove the old one, or use another method such as a suitable plugin or database editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_changing_the_username_delete_my_posts\"><\/span>Will changing the username delete my posts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Changing the username itself does not delete posts. If you delete an old user account, however, WordPress will ask you how to handle content owned by that account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_the_username_through_phpMyAdmin\"><\/span>Can I change the username through phpMyAdmin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The username is stored in the WordPress users table, normally in the <code>user_login<\/code> field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_changing_admin_enough_to_secure_WordPress\"><\/span>Is changing <code>admin<\/code> enough to secure WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It is only one security improvement. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, updates, backups, and other security measures remain important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_change_the_WordPress_username_without_changing_the_password\"><\/span>Can I change the WordPress username without changing the password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The username and password are separate account properties, so changing the username does not require changing the password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing a WordPress administrator username is a straightforward way to improve the security of an existing website, especially when the current username is predictable. 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