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How to Reset Your WordPress Password

If you are struggling to access your WordPress account due to an incorrect password, it is possible to reset it either from your Account Manager or the WordPress login page. Learn how to reset your WordPress password.

In this article, we will discuss:

Account Manager Reset

To reset your WordPress password from the Account Manager, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Account Manager via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
  2. On the left-hand navigation menu, select WordPress.

    WordPress option
     
  3. Depending on the number of WordPress packages in your account, the WordPress section's interface may look slightly different. Full descriptions of each feature are discussed below.
     
    • If you only have one WordPress package in your account, you will be redirected to the WordPress Control Panel details page right away.

      WordPress Control Panel Details Page
       
    • If you have multiple WordPress packages in your account, click the MANAGE button on the respective WordPress package that you need to modify.

     
  4. Scroll down to Tools and select WordPress Manager.

    WordPress Manager icon
     
  5. Locate the WordPress account you need to manage, and follow the steps below:
     
    1. Click on the vertical ellipsis under the Manage column for the WordPress account you want to reset the password for.

      WP Manager Manage Icon
       
    2. Next, click on the Reset Admin Password link.

      Reset Admin Password option in the menu
       
  6. On the next page, please enter the Username or Email Address associated with your WordPress installation and click Get New Password.
    Field to type in WP Username or Email Address
     
  7. Check your email for a password reset link. Follow the instructions in the email to set a new password.
     
    Note: The email will be sent to the address you used when you first set up your WordPress account. If you don't see it, check your junk or spam folder.

    Login page link
     
  8. Once your password reset is complete, click on the login page link and log in to your WordPress account using your new password.

 

WordPress Login Page Reset

You can also reset your password directly from the WordPress login screen.

  1. Using your preferred internet browser, go to your WordPress login page by adding /wp-admin to the end of your domain name (e.g., yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
  2. Click the Lost your password? link.

    Lost your password link on the WordPress login page
     
  3. Enter the Username or Email Address for your account and click Get New Password.

    Field to enter WordPress username or email address
     
  4. Check your email for a password reset link. Follow the instructions in the email to set a new password.
     
    Note: The email will be sent to the address you used when you first set up your WordPress account. If you don't see it, check your junk or spam folder.
  5. After successfully resetting your password, click the login page link and try logging in using your new password.

 

Review

You can reset your WordPress password from your Account Manager or directly from the WordPress login page. When you try to reset your password, you will receive a password reset email. If you don't see it in your inbox, double-check your junk email. Once you have set a new password, go back to the login page and use your new credentials.

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