Recover Your WordPress Password When You Have Forgotten It
If you manage a Blog on Wordpress than I'm sure there have been a few times you attempted to log on, only to completely blank out and forget your password. Or maybe you just changed your password and never wrote it down or saved it.
Fortunately it's not the end of the world, and changing your password in Wordpress is a simple process, even when you can't connect to the administration interface.
The following Wordpress video tutorial will show you how to connect to the database, where Wordpress is installed, and easily change the password. Be sure to check out the summary and tips below after you have finished watching the video.
It's important to create a password that can difficult for someone to break, but is easy for you to remember. Follow these tips on creating strong passwords that are easy to remember. Now that you know how to change your Wordpress password if you forget, make sure you create a complex password so no one can hack into your Blog.
While the video shows you how to change your password if you forget it, it is recommend not to use the existing MD5 hash and decrypt it. It best to create a new hash, login to your site and change it normally in the Wordpress administration interface.
It's better to be safe than sorry and not get hacked!
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Comments on Recover Your WordPress Password When You Have Forgotten It »
I'm still got "wrong password" with that steps above
I'm using 2.5.1
what I missed …?
@Rivermaya
Well…since I just tested the steps again (on WP 2.5.1) I know it works.
Another option you can try is go to your WP site admin logon page and click on the link (at bottom) 'Lost your password?'
If you don't remember the email account, use the same steps as above and look for the email address just below where you found the encrypted password.