How To Get Back My Lost Password?

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by kittyluver, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I am having a wordpress blog on mesothelioma. For the past couple of months I tried my level best to get log-in my blog. But unable to do so. I know my username. I have submitted my username in the forgot password page and got message indicating - "Check your e-mail for the confirmation link."

    The problem is I have forgotten the eamil I have used to register this blog. I checked all my emails to see the message from wordpress. But I didn't get any...

    It is possible to get into my cpanel as I know the username and password of the same. Please help me in this issue
     
    kittyluver, Aug 30, 2009 IP
  2. fish

    fish Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    450
    Likes Received:
    36
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    120
    #2
    If you can get into cPanel you can probably reset your password directly from the database through phpMyAdmin.

    Read this post: http://www.themelab.com/2008/06/12/reset-your-wordpress-password-via-phpmyadmin/

    Go to the wp_users table and find user #1 (this is the admin). Then edit the password field and make sure it's converted to MD5. The new password should work.

    Although it's a year old, the method should still work. Make sure you backup your database before making any changes though.
     
    fish, Aug 30, 2009 IP