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It\u2019s best to change WordPress password every 3 to 6 months. There are various reasons for this, such as avoiding unauthorized access, potential security breaches, or if you previously shared your password with someone who no longer needs access. However, changing the WordPress password can often be a frustrating experience. To simplify it, this guide covers tutorials for changing the WordPress password using different methods.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong> If you struggle with creating and remembering new, strong passwords<\/a>, get FastestPass. The password manager auto-saves and fills all your credentials. That said, never worry about forgetting your WordPress password. Meanwhile, our unbreachable passwords guarantee that your WP is inaccessible to unauthorized users.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Why Do You Need to Change Your WordPress Password?<\/h2>\n
There are various reasons why it\u2019s essential to change your WordPress password. From either forgetting it to revoking the access of unauthorized users, it\u2019s best to change the password. For example:<\/p>\n
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- Your WordPress password was leaked.<\/li>\n
- You change your passwords every 3-5 months.<\/li>\n
- You want to revoke the previously given user access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Why Get a Strong Password for WordPress<\/h2>\n
According to Exploding Topics<\/a>, 30% of internet users faced a data breach because of weak passwords<\/a>. And, still trusting your birth date might increase the percentage. Hackers are only getting better at cracking passwords, and using random numbers or personal details might get you in hot water before you know it.<\/p>\n
Simple passwords, like 12345678, can be easy to remember\u2013and to crack. However, as hard as it is to remember complex passwords, they are also hard to crack. For example, something like 78!!@HyrKQl* is harder to guess.<\/p>\n