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How to reset your WordPress password when you've forgotten it

By Nicholas Coupland
March 16, 2023

Forgetting your password can be a frustrating experience, but fortunately, WordPress has a built-in function that allows you to reset your password quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps required to reset your password using the "Forgot Password" function in WordPress. This function will send you an email with a link to reset your password, allowing you to regain access to your account. So, whether you've forgotten your password or just want to update it for security reasons, read on to learn how to complete the forgot password function in WordPress.

Here are the steps to complete the forgot password function in WordPress:

  1. Go to the WordPress login page (usually located at http://yourwebsite.com/wp-login.php).

  2. Click on the "Lost your password?" link below the login form.

  3. On the "Lost Password" page, enter the username or email address associated with your account and click on the "Get New Password" button.

  4. WordPress will send an email to the email address associated with your account. This email will contain a link to reset your password.

  5. Check your email and open the message from WordPress. Click on the link provided in the email.

  6. You will be redirected to the "Reset Password" page. Enter a new password for your account and confirm it by entering it again.

  7. Click on the "Reset Password" button to save your new password.

  8. You will see a confirmation message that your password has been reset. Click on the "Log in" link to return to the login page.

  9. Enter your username or email address and your new password to log in to your WordPress account.

And that's it! You've successfully reset your password using the forgot password function in WordPress.

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