Change my WordPress password in the database

Follow the steps below to update a WordPress password through the database. This is helpful if you can't receive the password reset email.

1. Sign in to phpMyAdmin.

   Note: If you're using cPanel Hosting, you must select the database for your WordPress site in the left-hand column before continuing to the next step.

2. From the sidebar menu, select the _users table.
   
3. Next to the user you want to update, select Edit.
   
4. In the Value column, delete the contents of the user_pass box.
   
5. Enter your new password into the same box.
   
6. In the function column, use the drop-down menu and select MD5.
   
7. Select Go.

You can now sign in with your new password.

Related steps

• Sign in to WordPress

More info

• Here's what to do if you're unable to sign in to WordPress.
• Resetting Your Password