Why do I have a problem with my WordPress login?
Many WordPress login problems have been traced to issues with cookies and cache. Since this is very easy to fix, it makes sense to try this option early on to see if it is the source of your login issue. First, check to ensure cookies are enabled in your browser. If not, enable it.
What happens if you have incorrect file permissions in WordPress?
Incorrect file permissions can block WordPress from creating folders, upload images, or run some scripts. Incorrect permissions can also compromise security of your WordPress site. In most cases, WordPress will try to warn you that it can’t edit a file, create a folder, or cannot write to disk.
Where do I find permissions on my WordPress site?
Once connected go to the root folder of your WordPress site. After that select all folders in root directory and then right click to select ‘File Permissions’. This will bring up the file permissions dialog box. Now you need to enter 755 in the numeric value field.
Why do I get a 404 not found when I try to log in to WordPress?
In some cases, you may type in your WordPress login url correctly but be taken to a “404 not found” error page, or redirected to another page. Or you may get to the correct page but it simply refreshes when you try to login. You can usually fix this problem by “creating a new.htaccess file” or “updating your site url.”
How to fix WordPress admin dashboard login problems?
The simplest way to check if plugins are the cause of your login problems is to deactivate them. But since you cannot login to do this, you have to deactivate them by renaming the plugins folder so WordPress no longer reads it. To do this, access your WordPress files via FTP.
How to hide your login URL in WordPress?
Click on WPS Hide Login from the Settings tab in your right-hand sidebar. Add your new Login URL path in the Login URL field. Add a specific redirect URL in the Redirection URL. This page will trigger when someone tries to access the standard wp-login.php page and wp-admin directory while not logged in.
What to do if you forget your WordPress login URL?
If you don’t want to forget about it, bookmark your preferred URL. Alternatively, there is a “Remember Me” option in the WordPress login form, which will allow you to stay logged in and reach the admin dashboard for a few days without the need to log in again (based on how your cookies are set):