How To Change WP Admin URL For WordPress - Hide WP Admin URL

In this video tutorial, I will show you how to change the WP Admin URL For WordPress.

How to change WordPress admin URL video tutorial

Changing the URL for WordPress admin access can improve website security.

WordPress plugin used in this tutorial: WPS Hide Login

Watch my free video tutorial for changing the WordPress admin URL.

Hide WP Admin URL Step by Step Guide

Step 1 - Login into your WordPress Admin Control Panel and then select the "Plugins" tab.

Step 2 - Type "WPS Hide Login" into the Plugin search bar

Step 3 - Select the "Install Now" button for "WPS Hide Login"

Step 4 - Select the "Activate" button for "WPS Hide Login"

Step 5 - Select the "Settings" menu and then select the "WPS Hide Login" settings

Step 6 - Enter a new WordPress admin URL

Step 7 - Select the "Save Changes" button

Step 8 - Test The custom admin URL

• Open up different web browsers where you are not logged into the WordPress admin.
• Type in your custom admin URL into the address bar to check it is working correctly before you log out of WordPress admin.

Important WordPress Notes:

• Make sure you keep a copy of the custom URL for future reference.
• Email your clients or staff if you have changed the admin URL.
• Select a custom URL that is hard to guess.

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Hide WordPress Admin Login FAQs

Why should I change the default WordPress admin URL?

For security, it is better to have a custom URL for your WordPress admin control panel.

Change the default WordPress admin URL can help prevent automated bot attacks and brute force attacks which are often used to try and gain access to the WordPress admin control panel.

How often should I change the WordPress admin URL?

I would recommend changing the admin URL for WordPress every 6 months. Keep those bots and hackers guessing will only help to improve security on your WordPress website.

You should make the admin URL difficult to guess which also improves security.

Remember to use a strong password for the WordPress admin account and change the password if you give it to a web designer after they have completed an update or upgrade.

What WordPress theme has the best security?

When building standard WordPress website design solutions I often use Divi Themes as the theme developer keeps the software up to date with new security patches. Try to avoid free WordPress themes if possible as these tend to be less well maintained.

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WordPress video tutorial by: DCP Web Designers in London