How do I change the WordPress admin password if I lost access?

If you have lost access to your WordPress admin panel, you can reset your password through phpMyAdmin by following these steps:

Step 1: Access phpMyAdmin

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel.

2. Navigate to Account Manager MySQL Management.

3. Select the WordPress database and click phpMyAdmin.

Step 2: Locate the wp_users Table

1. In phpMyAdmin, find and select the wp_users table (the prefix may be different, e.g., wpabc_users).

2. Locate the admin user in the list and click Edit.

Step 3: Change the Password

1. In the user_pass field, enter your new password.

2. In the Function column, select MD5 from the dropdown menu.

3. Click Go to save the changes.

Step 4: Log in to WordPress

Now, go to your WordPress login page (yourdomain.com/wp-admin) and use the new password to log in.