Security is a top priority for any website. WordPress, being one of the most popular content management systems, is not exempt from the security risks that websites face. One of the most recommended security practices is modifying the default WordPress admin login URL. By default, WordPress uses /wp-admin or /wp-login.php to access the administration area. This makes websites easy targets for brute-force attacks, where attackers attempt to guess login credentials.
Changing the admin access URL can significantly reduce the risk of these attacks by making it more difficult for attackers to locate the login page. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of your administration area and strengthens your website’s overall security.
To simplify this process, one of the most effective and easy-to-use plugins is WPS Hide Login. This plugin allows you to change the login URL without modifying any WordPress core files, making it a safe solution that can easily be reverted if necessary.
Steps to modify the WordPress admin URL using WPS Hide Login
Official plugin link: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wps-hide-login/
The first step is to install the WPS Hide Login plugin. To do this, go to the Plugins section in your WordPress dashboard and click "Add New":
Search for "WPS Hide Login". Once found, click "Install Now" and then "Activate".
After activating the plugin, go to its settings, usually located under Settings > WPS Hide Login in your WordPress dashboard.
In the provided field, enter the new URL you want to use for admin access. It is recommended to choose something unique and difficult to guess to improve security.
Once you have chosen your new URL, click "Save Changes" to apply the modification. The plugin will automatically update your site configuration and redirect you to the new login URL.
From that moment on, the old URLs (/wp-admin or /wp-login.php) will no longer work for accessing your site’s administration area. You must use the new URL you configured whenever you want to log in.
Important: Make sure to remember or securely store the new login URL. If you forget it, you may have difficulty accessing your site. In that case, you will need to deactivate the WPS Hide Login plugin via FTP to restore the default login URL.