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You can always access the admin panel of your website via wp-login.php. If access is not possible, there may be a number of reasons for this.
wp-login.php: Find the login to the admin panel on WordPress
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world. To manage your website, you need to log in to the admin area. This is usually done via the wp-login.php file. But where exactly can you find this file?
- The standard URL for logging into the WordPress dashboard looks like this: www.IhreWebsite.de/wp-login.php
- Alternatively, you can also use the following URL: www.IhreWebsite.de/wp-admin
- The latter will automatically redirect you to wp-login.php if you are not already logged in.
Why can’t I access wp-login.php?
If you experience problems accessing wp-login.php on your own site, this can have a number of causes.
- Incorrect URL: Check that you have entered the correct address. Often, typos occur and you cannot be redirected to the corresponding admin login.
- Changed login URL: Some security plugins change the default login address to prevent attacks. If a security plugin blocks the login, you can use FTP to go to the directory /wp-content/plugins/ and temporarily rename the problematic plugin.
- Missing or corrupted file: The wp-login.php file may have been accidentally deleted or corrupted. To solve this, download a fresh version of WordPress and replace the file in your site’s main directory.
- Cache or cookies: Browser caches and cookies can sometimes cause page loading problems. Clear them and try again.
- Misconfiguration in.htaccess: An incorrect setting in the.htaccess file can also block access. Open the/public_html/.htaccess file via FTP and check for problematic entries. If necessary, you can temporarily rename the file to test whether it is causing the problem.
- Security blocks by plugins or hosting providers: Some hosting providers or security plugins prevent access to wp-login.php to avoid brute force attacks. In this case, contact support to clarify the issue.
