---
title: How to Change Your WordPress Password
description: This guide shows you how to reset or update your WordPress password to keep your account secure.
url: "https://thewebops.com/help-center/wordpress-basics/how-to-change-your-wordpress-password/"
updated: "2026-05-14"
category: WordPress Basics
---

# How to Change Your WordPress Password

Regularly updating your password helps keep your account protected and your website secure.

#### Steps to Change Your Password

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to **Users** from the left-hand menu.![](https://thewebops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1-9.avif)
3. Click **Edit** under your user account.![](https://thewebops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2.1-4.avif)
4. Scroll to **Account Management**.
5. Click **Set New Password**.![](https://thewebops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3.1-1.avif)
6. Use the suggested password or enter your own.
7. Click **Update Profile**.

#### Password Best Practices

- Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Avoid using personal information.
- Change your password every few months.