Module 2 of 6
Training / WordPress basics / Lesson 1 of 7
To edit your website you first log in to the dashboard. It’s a private area that only people with a login can see.
You'll learn
How to get into your website’s private area and what to do if you forget your password
Takes
About 3 minutes
You'll need
Your username or email address, and your password
1
Type your website address into your browser followed by /wp-admin, for example yourbusiness.co.uk/wp-admin. Save this page as a bookmark so you don’t need to remember it.
2
Type your username or email address and your password, then click Log In. On your own computer you can tick Remember Me to stay logged in for longer.
3
Click Lost your password? under the login box. Enter your email address and WordPress will send you a link to choose a new one. Check your junk folder if it doesn’t arrive.
4
Hover over your name at the top right of the screen and click Log Out. Always do this on a shared computer.
Passwords are case sensitive. Check Caps Lock is off, or reset it with Lost your password.
Check junk first. If it still isn’t there, tell us and we’ll reset it for you.
Wait a while before trying again, or get in touch.
Tell us which page it’s on and what you’re trying to do. We can talk you through it or make the change for you.
