Unable to log in to my WordPress account!

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Thank you for answering but the password is not the issue, it’s the email log in that is not accepted

Did you try any of the methods (especially the phpmyadmin one) to verify your login, check the email, and maybe directly reset the password?

Sorry I am not aware of how to verify my log in, it just keeps stating that my email isn’t recognised as an account but it is the only email I had at the time so not sure where to go from here! Really need to get in that account to complete a manual update as our website has gone down! Do appreciate your help!

Via PHPMYADMIN, look at your record in wp_users. Is the email right? If it’s not, fix it.

ok great thank you. I will have a look at this today!

I understand your frustration with not being able to log in to your WordPress account. Here are a few steps you can take to regain access:

1. Check Email Issues:
   • Ensure the password reset email is not going to your spam/junk folder.
   • Verify you are using the correct email associated with your WordPress account.
2. Reset Password via Database:
   • Access your website’s cPanel or hosting account.
   • Open phpMyAdmin and select your WordPress database.
   • Find the wp_users table and locate your username.
   • Edit the user and replace the user_pass field with a new password. Make sure to select MD5 from the dropdown before saving.
3. Use Emergency Password Reset Script:
   • Download the Emergency Password Reset Script.
   • Upload the script to your website’s root directory via FTP.
   • Access the script through your browser (e.g., yourwebsite.com/emergency.php) and follow the instructions.
4. Contact Your Hosting Provider:
   • If the above steps are too complex or if you’re still having issues, reach out to your hosting provider for assistance. They may be able to help you reset your password or recover your account.
5. Create a New Admin User via FTP:
   • Connect to your site via FTP and navigate to the wp-content/themes/your-theme directory.
   • Edit the functions.php file and add the following code:

function wpb_admin_account(){

    $user = ‘newadmin’;

    $pass = ‘newpassword’;

    $email = ‘[email protected]’;

    if ( !username_exists( $user ) && !email_exists( $email ) ) {

        $user_id = wp_create_user( $user, $pass, $email );

        $user = new WP_User( $user_id );

        $user->set_role( ‘administrator’ );

    }

}

add_action(‘init’,’wpb_admin_account’);

5. Save the file and upload it back to the server.
6. Log in with the new credentials and then remove the code from the functions.php file.

I hope one of these methods helps you regain access to your WordPress account. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!