Change or reset your password

Your password is the key to your WordPress.com account. Whether you know your current password or not, this guide will help you change the password you use to log in to WordPress.com.

If you are already logged in and wish to change your password, take the following steps:

1. Visit your profile at https://wordpress.com/me.
2. Click on Security on the left side.
3. Click on the Password option.
4. Type your new password in the box or click the “Generate strong password” button to create a random strong password. This password is private to you. We don’t save it, and don’t have any way to see your password.

5. Then, click on the “Save Password” button to update your password.

If you believe you have left multiple sessions open, you can reset your password. Resetting your password in one session will prompt any open sessions to enter the new password before continuing, effectively closing all sessions.

It’s critical to keep your password secure and to remember it, but there might come a time when you forget it. Follow these steps if you need to reset a forgotten password:

1. Visit WordPress.com and click the “Log in” button.
2. Attempt to log in using any possible combinations of email addresses, usernames, and passwords you may have used.
3. If you cannot log in successfully, click the “Lost your password?” link at the bottom of the screen. You can also click this link to access the lost password page directly.
4. Enter your WordPress.com username or email into the text box and click the “Reset password” button:

5. In a few moments, we’ll email your account’s email address and a text message to your recovery SMS number (if you specified one):
   • Check your email inbox and click the “Reset password” button to create a new password for your account.
   • If you provided an SMS recovery number, check your phone for a text message with a code from WordPress.com. Enter that code on WordPress.com, then create a new password for your account when prompted.

6. You can now log in to your account using your new password.

If you are still unable to log in, visit our account recovery guide for steps you can take to recover access to your account.

If you are logged into WordPress.com but unable to log into the WP Admin dashboard, follow the steps to reset your WP Admin password.