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Step-by-step help for when you can't access your WordPress dashboard — covering passwords, URLs, and lockouts.

Being locked out of your own WordPress site is stressful. Take a breath — this is one of the most common issues we see, and it is almost always fixable in a few minutes.

Work through the steps below in order. Most people are back in by Step 2.

Quick summary

The most common reasons for being locked out are a wrong login URL, a forgotten password, or a security plugin blocking your access. Try resetting your password first. If that doesn't work, we can get you back in within minutes — contact us any time.

WordPress login pages are usually at one of the addresses below, but a security plugin or your host can change or hide them. Your login URL might look like one of these:

yoursite.com/wp-admin
yoursite.com/wp-login.php
yoursite.com/login (WordPress normally sends this to the login page too)

Try typing your site address followed by /wp-admin — for example, yoursite.com/wp-admin.

If you see a login form, you're in the right place. If you get a "page not found" error, try /wp-login.php instead.

Still nothing? Your site may have a custom login URL. Check any welcome email you received when the site was set up. It may include the login link. Or contact us and we'll send it to you.

Step 2: Reset your password

If you see the login form but your password isn't working, reset it.

Start the reset. On the login page, click Lost your password? (it's a small link below the login button).

Enter your email address or username, then click Get New Password.

Check your email inbox — including your spam or junk folder. You'll receive a password reset link (not a new password). Click it promptly: by default, reset links expire after 24 hours.

Choose a new password. The link opens a page with a suggested password, which you can keep or replace with your own. Click Save Password, then store it somewhere safe. We recommend a password manager. See using a password manager with us for guidance.

Didn't get the reset email?

Check your spam folder first. If the email still hasn't arrived after a few minutes, the site may have an email delivery problem. Contact us — we can reset your password directly.

WordPress itself doesn't limit login attempts, but many sites add a security plugin, or have a host or firewall, that temporarily blocks an IP address after too many wrong password guesses. This protects your site from hackers, but it can accidentally lock you out too.

If you see a message saying you've made too many failed login attempts, or that your IP address has been blocked:

Wait a while and try again. Many blocks are temporary, and the security plugin or host decides how long they last.

Try from a different network — for example, switch from your office Wi-Fi to your phone's mobile data. This gives you a different IP address and may bypass the block.

If you're still blocked, contact us. We can whitelist your IP address or lift the block from the security plugin settings.

Step 4: Check if it's a broader site problem

Sometimes what looks like a login problem is actually the site being down entirely.

Try visiting your homepage in a browser. Does it load normally?

If the whole site is down, start there instead. If your homepage also shows an error or a white screen, see My WordPress site is down or Fixing the "white screen" error.

Step 5: Try a different browser or device

Browser problems can sometimes prevent the login page from working correctly.

Try a different browser — if you use Chrome, try Safari or Firefox.

Try an incognito/private browsing window in your current browser. It keeps its browsing separate from your normal windows.

Clear your browser's cookies and cache, then try again. See how to clear your cache.

If it works in a different browser

Something stored in your original browser, usually a cookie or a cached file, is probably causing the problem. Clear the cookies and cache for your site in that browser, and you should be able to log in normally again.

What to tell us if you contact support

If none of the above steps work, contact us. To help us fix it quickly, please share:

The full URL you're trying to log in at
The exact error message you see (or a screenshot)
When it last worked
Anything that changed recently (a new plugin, a team member's access, etc.)

See gathering info for support for a handy checklist.

Common questions

I know my password is right but it still says it's wrong. Why?

The most common cause is accidentally having Caps Lock on, or pasting an old or incomplete copy of the password. Try typing the password manually rather than pasting it. If that doesn't help, reset the password. It only takes a moment.

Yes, that's possible. Check with them first. If your site uses shared credentials, we recommend setting up separate user accounts for each person. See how to add a user and WordPress user roles explained.

I've been locked out before and it keeps happening. Can we stop it?

Yes. Repeated lockouts usually mean either the wrong password is being saved in your browser, or a security plugin has overly strict settings. We can review the settings and adjust the block threshold. Contact us.

Can someone at Chykalophia log in for me and fix things?

Yes, that's what we're here for. If you'd like us to log in on your behalf, just let us know. If you haven't already given us admin access, see give us WordPress admin access — our login is support@chykalophia.com (unless your project lead has given you a different address).

Need a hand?

If you're stuck, email support@chykalophia.com and we'll help. Include your website address and a screenshot if you can.

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