How to Login to WordPress: From URL to Hosting Panel (2025)

Not sure how to log in?

By the end of this guide, you will how to easily log in to WordPress and what to do if you can’t log in to the dashboard.

Here’s what we’ll talk about here:

• How to login to WordPress
• Troubleshooting common login issues
• Improving login security

Ready? Let’s get started.

How to Login to WordPress

Logging into your WordPress site is the first step to managing your content, themes, plugins, and settings.

Knowing different ways to log in to your WordPress website is important for maintaining access and managing your site efficiently.

Method 1: Using the default login URL

The most straightforward way to log in to your WordPress site and access your WordPress admin panel is through the default login URL.

This method involves appending specific paths to your site’s URL to reach the WordPress login page, where you can enter your credentials to gain access.

Simply do the following:

• Launch your preferred web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
• In the address bar, type your website’s URL followed by one of the following paths: /wp-admin, /wp-login.php, /login, /admin.

• Enter the username and password you set up during the WordPress installation process.
• If you want to stay logged in for future visits, check the remember me box.
• Click the log-in button.

No sweat! 🙂

👉 Related: How to Find WordPress Login URL Without Going Crazy

Method 2: Using WordPress tools in the hosting control panel

Using the tools available in your hosting control panel is a convenient method that bypasses the need to remember your credentials.

This approach uses the hosting provider’s interface to directly access your WordPress admin dashboard.

To do this, begin by logging in to your hosting provider’s control panel and then go to the website management section or dashboard.

There should be a button or link there to get to the WordPress admin page:

The one above came from Hostinger, but other hosts should have something like that (the button can be named differently).

Nice! 🎉

Troubleshooting Common Login Issues

Here’s how to troubleshoot some common login issues that you may encounter:

1. Incorrect username or password

If you forgot your login credentials, you can reset your WordPress password by clicking the lost your password button link on the login screen.

It will then send a password reset link to the email address tied to your account.

2. Login redirect loop

If you’re stuck in a login redirect loop, try the following:

• Clear your browser cookies and cache.
• Deactivate all plugins by renaming the plugins directory via FTP or your hosting control panel.
• Check the site URL and home URL settings in the wp-config.php file or the wp_options table in phpMyAdmin.

Now check if you can log in this time. 🙂

3. White screen of death

If you encounter a blank white screen when trying to log in:

• Increase the PHP memory limit by editing the wp-config.php file.
• Disable all plugins and switch to a default theme to identify conflicts.

If the problem persists, you may want to contact the hosting provider.

Improving Login Security

Keeping your site secure begins with enhancing login security.

You may want to do the following:

1. Change the default Login URL

Changing the default login URL can help protect your site from brute-force attacks.

You can use plugins like WPS Hide Login to create a custom login URL:

• Install and activate the WPS Hide Login plugin.
• Go to Settings » WPS Hide Login.
• Enter a new login URL and save changes.

Try it! 🙂

2. Implement Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Adding 2FA provides an extra layer of security.

You can use plugins like Wordfence or Google Authenticator to enable 2FA.

3. Limit Login Attempts

Limiting login attempts can prevent brute-force attacks.

Use security plugins to block IP addresses after a certain number of failed login attempts.

👉 Related: How to Password Protect wp-admin (WordPress Admin Directory)

Logging to Your Site

Logging into your WordPress site is important for managing your content and settings.

As you can see, you can easily access your WordPress dashboard through either the default WordPress login URL or from the hosting control panel.

Lastly, make sure that your login credentials are secured and that your security plugins and measures are updated to protect your site.