WordPress Basics: Login to Admin

By Jeff Starr on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 — 1 Response metadata

Post #297 categorized as WordPress, last updated on Nov 5, 2007
Tagged with tutorials, WordPress

[ This article begins a series of tutorials covering the very basics of using WordPress. ]

To login to the WordPress (WP) Administration area, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Admin Login screen: Go to the WordPress login screen, generally located at http://yoursite.com/wp-login.php or http://yoursite.com/wp-admin/ (note: if WordPress has been installed in a subdirectory, the login screen should be located at http://yoursite.com/subdirectory/wp-login.php).
2. Enter your username and password: The Admin screen presents two text fields: one for your username and one for your password. Enter each accordingly (note: make sure that caps lock is off, as the information is case-sensitive).
3. Set the "Remember Me" option: If you would like WordPress to remember your login information to make it easier next time, check the "Remember Me" option before clicking the Login button (note: anyone who has access to your computer will be able to login as you if this option is selected — not recommended for public computers! use with caution).
4. Click the Login button: After entering your login information and making a choice concerning the "Remember Me" option, click the "Login »" button to gain access to the WordPress Admin area.
5. Success!: If you were successful logging in to the WordPress Admin area, you will be greeted by the WordPress "Dashboard", which presents a neat summary of both internal (your blog) and external (WP news) WordPress information.

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