How to Access the WordPress Administration Panel: A Beginner's Guide

If you are taking your first steps with WordPress, it is normal that you have doubts about how to access the administration panel of your site. In this article, we will explain two main ways to do it and how to recover your credentials in case you forget them.

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Access through wp-admin or wp-login.php

What is wp-login.php and wp-admin?

• wp-login.php: This is the file responsible for the WordPress login screen. When you access your website and add "/wp-login.php" to the URL in your browser, you are redirected directly to the login screen where you must enter your credentials (username and password). From here, you can log in to your WordPress account and you will be automatically redirected to the wp-admin.

• wp-admin: On the other hand, wp-admin is the directory that houses the WordPress administration panel. This is where you can actually manage your website, edit content, install plugins, change the appearance of the site and perform other administration tasks.

Steps to Access:

• 1. Open your browser: Launch your preferred web browser.

• 2. Type the URL: In the address bar, type your website URL followed by "/wp-admin" o "/wp-login.php".

  Example: www.tudominio.com/wp-admin or www.tudominio.com/wp-login.php.

• 4. Enter your credentials: On the login screen, enter your username and password.

• 5. Access the administration panel: After entering your credentials, you will be redirected to the WordPress administration panel.

Access through SWPanel

Steps to Access:

If you have installed WordPress through SWPanel, you will be able to access the administration panel easily by following the steps below:

• 1. Log in to your SWPanel.
• 2. Once you are logged in, access the dashboard of the hosting service you want to manage.
• 3. You will find a section labelled MANAGE WORDPRESS.
• 4. Within that section, look for the option called Login WP-Admin and click on it.
• 5. You will be automatically redirected to the WordPress administration panel, where you will be able to manage your website.

This simplified process allows you to quickly access the WordPress dashboard without having to go through multiple steps or enter your credentials.

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Password Recovery

If you need to recover your WordPress password, as well as regain access to your WordPress website, we recommend that you follow the steps detailed in our manual:

WordPress password recovery manual.

Be sure to follow the steps carefully to ensure a successful recovery of your password.

Conclusions

Accessing the WordPress administration panel is essential to manage your website effectively. Either through wp-admin, wp-login.php or SWPanel. Make sure you keep your credentials secure and follow online security best practices.

We hope this guide has been helpful in your WordPress journey! If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

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