Accessing your WordPress Admin Dashboard is the gateway to managing and customising your website. This central hub allows you to handle everything from creating and updating content to configuring settings and installing new features. Whether a new user or an experienced webmaster, logging in to the Admin Dashboard is essential for maintaining your website’s functionality and appearance. This guide shows you how to log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard, explaining why it’s central for your site’s management. Understanding how to access this area and utilise its features, lets you run and optimise your WordPress Hosting and website efficiently.
This article is relative to our You Tube video “Access Granted! How to Login to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard“.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Logging in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard
Login to Domains.co.za Account
1. Go to the Domains.co.za website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password.
3. Then click the “Sign In” button.
Access WordPress from your Domains.co.za Dashboard
4. On the right of the Dashboard under the “Manage Account” menu, click “Manage Services” on the drop-down menu and select your Hosting plan, our example uses Web Hosting.
5. Scroll down to the “Quick Manage” section (below “Product Information”) and click on the WordPress icon. If you haven’t yet installed WordPress, it will ask you to first do so.
Access WordPress via cPanel from your Domains.co.za Account
6. On the right of the Dashboard under the “Manage Account” menu, click “Manage Services” on the drop-down menu and select your Hosting plan, our example uses Web Hosting. (refer image above).
7. Click “Manage” next to the website domain you wish to access in cPanel.
8. The Product Information section will display – click the “Login” button next to Control Panel.
9. On the cPanel Dashboard, in the menu on the right, select “WP Toolkit”, or if you haven’t yet installed WordPress “WordPress Management”.
10. There is also a WordPress icon under the “Popular Applications” section on the cPanel Dashboard.
WordPress can be Accessed Online via cPanel
1. Go to your cPanel URL or cPanel Login page.
2. Enter your “Email” and “Account Password” and click “Log In”
3. On the cPanel Dashboard, in the menu on the right, select “WP Toolkit”, or if you haven’t yet installed WordPress “WordPress Management”. There is also a WordPress icon under the “Popular Applications” section on the cPanel Dashboard.
Logging into Your WordPress Admin Dashboard Via Link
In your web browser navigate to the WordPress Admin login page by typing http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin or http://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php. Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name.
Enter Your Credentials
- Enter your WordPress username set up during the WordPress installation or was given by the site administrator.
- Enter the password associated with the username.
- After entering your credentials, click Log In.
Once logged in, you will be directed to the WordPress Admin Dashboard to manage posts, pages, plugins, themes, and other settings.
– You Tube Video: Access Granted! How to Login to Your WordPress Admin Dashboard
Additional Information
Troubleshooting Login Issues
If you’ve forgotten your password, click the Lost your password? link on the login page. An email will be sent to the address listed for the site admin. Follow the instructions to reset your password.
Ensure you use the correct URL and there are no typos in the domain name or URL path. Sometimes, clearing your browser cache or trying a different browser can resolve login issues.
Security Tips
Change the default username and use a strong, unique password to enhance security. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security and help protect your login credentials.
Logging in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard is essential for several reasons:
Create & Edit Posts/Pages: The Dashboard allows you to create, edit, and manage blog posts, pages, and other types of content on your website.
Organise Media: You can upload and manage images, videos, and other media files used in your content.
Change Themes: You can install, activate, and customise themes to alter the appearance of your website.
Install Plugins: Add functionality to your site by installing and configuring plugins that provide various features and enhancements.
Add or Edit Users: You can manage user roles and permissions, add new users, or edit existing ones, giving them access to various parts of your site.
Control Permissions: Adjust user permissions to ensure they have the appropriate access levels for their roles.
Adjust Site Settings: Modify site-wide settings such as site title, tagline, and URL.
Set up Permalinks: Configure the URL structure for your posts and pages for better SEO and user experience.
View Analytics: Access site analytics and reports to monitor traffic, user behaviour and other performance metrics.
Manage Comments: Review and moderate post comments to engage with your audience and manage spam.
Update Software: Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to ensure security and compatibility.
Backup & Restore: Perform backups and restore your site if necessary to protect against data loss.
Security Settings: Monitor and configure security settings and plugins to protect your site from potential threats.
Troubleshoot Issues: Access support resources, troubleshoot issues, and find solutions to any problems on your site.