WordPress Login Issues - Troubleshooting Print

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Cannot log into WordPress? Try these solutions:

Forgot Password:

1. Click "Lost your password?" on login page

2. Enter your email

3. Check email for reset link

Password Not Working:

1. Clear browser cache and cookies

2. Try incognito/private mode

3. Reset password via phpMyAdmin:

  • Find wp_users table
  • Edit your user
  • Set user_pass to MD5 hash of new password

Too Many Login Attempts:

  • Wait 15-30 minutes for lockout to expire
  • Or contact support to clear lockout

White Screen on Login:

  • Rename /wp-content/plugins folder via FTP
  • This disables all plugins
  • Log in and reactivate one by one

wp-admin Redirecting:

  • Check wp-config.php for WP_HOME and WP_SITEURL
  • Verify they match your actual domain

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