When we create a WordPress website, there is a set default login name > ADMIN. One of the first things we hear about the admin login name is that it is the easist way to get your site hacked.

Yet, knowing this, WordPress tells you that the admin name cannot be changed or modified.

What is a new website owner to do?

How do you go about changing the login credentials if you cannot change the admin name?

Some people create a new User account with Administrator control, and delete the original admin account. Before you delete, make sure you have the new user login name and new password.

That is one way.

The following tutorial will show you another way to change the Admin name without creating a new user account.

Let's get started!

Once you have logged into your website and are looking at the admin dashboard, scroll down to Plugins, and select 'Add New' plugin.

Look right, to see 'Search for Plugins search bar.

Enter 'Username Changer.
Note:
Do not be concerned that this plugin is untested. I have been assured by the author that the code is so simple, it doesn't need to be updated very often.

Install plugin and activate.

Return to your Profile page.

Scroll down to Username:


Click the Change Username Link.

Go to next page to continue.



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Willow29 Premium
I had never thought about the admin login name being easy to hack. I know I get regular notices on a few of my websites about users getting locked out, so I am well aware that people are trying to hack my site.

It looks like I need to do a little name changing; thanks.
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1Rudy1 Premium
Sure! Yeah, apparently people still use the admin login, so it's a matter of using the right algorithm to figure out the password.

Rudy
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RCanty Premium Plus
Very interesting, Rudy!

Thanks,
Canty
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1Rudy1 Premium
Yes, this process works very well.

Thanks for stopping by!

Rudy
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muslimah Premium
Very helpful.
Thank you for the step-by-step details.
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1Rudy1 Premium
You're welcome! Glad yo found this to be helpful!

Rudy
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