{"id":2331,"date":"2019-11-04T15:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=2331"},"modified":"2020-08-02T02:20:52","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T00:20:52","slug":"how-to-log-in-into-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-log-in-into-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Log in to Your WordPress Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So you decided to start your own website. And you want to build it using WordPress, because you\u2019d like to be in full control of the entire process and make everything on your own. Moreover, with so many premium WordPress themes<\/a> available, you know you\u2019ll be able to create just the kind of website you want.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]But before you start playing around with themes, plugins, and settings, you need to know how to log in to your WordPress website and access the almighty dashboard. This is the heart of WordPress, the place where you control the look, feel, and all the content of your website. So, today we\u2019re going to show you how to access the WordPress dashboard and reveal a few tricks you can use to make logging in to your WordPress website easier.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”68px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

1. Where to Find the Login Page<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For starters, it\u2019s necessary to locate the login page<\/strong>. To find it, all you need to do is type \/wp-admin<\/strong><\/em> right after the end of your website\u2019s URL.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]You can also add just \/admin<\/strong><\/em>, \/wp-login<\/strong><\/em> or \/login<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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2. How to Log in to Your WordPress Website<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The moment you open the login page, this is what\u2019s going to appear on your screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Login <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Now\u2019s the time to enter the credentials you chose when installing WordPress on your server. If you don\u2019t want to go through the hassle of entering the credentials the next time you access the dashboard, simply tick the Remember Me<\/strong><\/em> box. That way, your browser will remember your username and password, thanks to a good ole cookie. When you\u2019re done, click Log In<\/strong><\/em> and you\u2019ll be redirected to your WordPress dashboard.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]If, for whatever reason, you end up forgetting your password, there are simple ways to recover it<\/a>, so don\u2019t worry. At no point will you end up not being able to access your WordPress website. Just make sure not to give out your credentials to anyone else and you\u2019ll be fine.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]In case you do decide to hire someone else to assist you in crafting and later maintaining your online greatness, you should set up a separate account for them. But before you do this, it\u2019s important you understand what WordPress user roles are<\/a> and the amount of power each role has. Better to be safe than sorry, don\u2019t you agree? So, learn all about these roles before you decide to trust others with your project.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”68px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Ways of Saving Your WordPress Login Link<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The simplest way to save the link to your WordPress login page would be to just bookmark<\/strong> it. Nothing groundbreaking about that, is there now? But bear with me, please. I have a few more tricks up my sleeve.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]What if I told you there\u2019s a way to add a WordPress login link to your website, either to the navigation menu, footer or to the sidebar<\/strong>? Sounds good, right? This is especially handy if you have multiple contributors to your website. By adding a login link to the frontend of your site, you\u2019ll ensure anyone with the proper credentials will be able to access the dashboard easily.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”72px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Adding the WordPress Link to the Navigation Menu<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For starters, let\u2019s add the login link to the navigation menu. Head over to your admin dashboard, and from the menu on the left-hand side select Appearance > Menus<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Menu <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Now, look for Custom Links<\/strong><\/em> and click on that option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Custom <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Next, paste the URL to your log in page in the designated field and don\u2019t forget to enter the Link Text<\/strong><\/em> you want. Once you\u2019re done, all is left to do is hit the Add to menu<\/strong><\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Add <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Oh, and don\u2019t forget to save all the changes you\u2019ve made. On the right-hand side of the screen you\u2019ll find the mighty Save Menu<\/strong><\/em> button. Click it, et voil\u00e0, you\u2019ve successfully added the link to the navigation menu of your website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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Adding the WordPress Link to Your Footer or Sidebar<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you\u2019d like to add the login link to your footer, head over to the admin dashboard once again. Go to Appearance > Widgets<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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\n \"Add <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The widget we\u2019ll use is the Text<\/strong><\/em> widget. Just click on the arrow in the right corner of the Text widget to open the dropdown menu. Now, select the widget area you want your login button to appear in (in our case, this will be the Footer widget area). When you\u2019re done, click Add Widget<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Text <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Now, open the Text widget and in the text box type Login<\/strong><\/em>. Click on it two times with the left mouse. Then, click on the Insert\/edit link<\/strong><\/em> icon (right above the text space, the last one in the row), and paste the link to your login page. When you\u2019re done, click Save<\/em><\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Insert\/edit <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The same goes for when you want to add the URL login link to your sidebar. Again, you\u2019ll have to head over to Appearance > Widgets<\/strong><\/em>, choose a widget, and then just add it to the Sidebar<\/strong><\/em> widget area instead of the Footer. After that, just follow the same steps described above to add the link to the Text widget.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”81px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#f0f0f0″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”top-picks-banner”][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#f0f0f0″][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]That wasn\u2019t so hard, was it? You can now log in to your WordPress website with ease, and create new content like a boss. WordPress in general is not exactly rocket science. All it takes is some time to get used to the platform. Play around with the options and try out all the possibilities. If you mess something up, you can always undo the changes you made<\/a>. The bottom line is, there\u2019s nothing wrong in nurturing your inquisitive nature and exploring this mighty CMS on your own. Whenever you need a helping hand, you got us, so you have nothing to worry about.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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