Here’s a quick overview of how to change your WordPress username using the database:<\/p>
\nAccess phpMyAdmin through your hosting panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Select the wp_users table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Find the user under the user_login column.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Click on the Edit button next to the username you want to change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Find the user_login row and enter the new username in the Value field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Click on Go to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/p>
With that in mind, be sure to follow the instructions carefully to avoid any errors.<\/p>
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\n \n \n <\/svg>\n Important\n <\/span>\n \n Important!<\/strong> We recommend creating a backup<\/a> before you modify the database. That way, you will be able to restore your site in case of an error.\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\nNavigate to your WordPress web hosting account panel to access phpMyAdmin. Hostinger users can simply log in to hPanel<\/a>, head to the Databases<\/strong> section, and click on the phpMyAdmin<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nLocate the WordPress site’s database and click Enter phpMyAdmin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nOnce you’ve successfully entered the phpMyAdmin<\/strong> dashboard, click on the wp_users <\/strong>table. The table’s name may differ depending on your web host, but it typically ends with _users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>Accessing the wp_users<\/strong> table will reveal a list of all the user accounts on your WordPress website.<\/p>\nGo ahead and find your user account by looking it up under the user_login <\/strong>column.<\/li>\n\n\n\nOnce you find it, click Edit <\/strong>on the username row you want to change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nYou’ll see a list of all the values associated with your account, from its password to the domain name. Look for the user_login <\/strong>row, and type your new username into the Value <\/strong>field.<\/li>\n<\/ol>There is also a row called user_nicename,<\/strong> which includes your actual username – generally, it should have the same value as user_login<\/strong>.<\/p>You’ll also notice a display name <\/strong>row, which refers to the name that appears next to your blog posts and profile page. Feel free to change this value to match your current username.<\/p>\nAfter that, click on the Go <\/strong>button at the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>As for cPanel users, navigate to the Databases <\/strong>section on your dashboard and click the phpMyAdmin<\/strong> menu.<\/p>Then, go through the same steps to change your WordPress username.<\/p>2. Create a New WordPress User And Delete the Old One<\/h3> The next method to modify your WordPress username is by replacing an old WordPress account with a new one. Unlike the previous alternative, this method is more straightforward.<\/p>
Check out the quick overview on how to change your WordPress username by creating a new user:<\/p>
\nLogin to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to the Users section, Add New tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Enter the new username, and make sure to include a different email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Assign the Administrator role for the new user and click Add New User button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Log out of the account and log in with the new credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Navigate to the All Users tab and locate the user with the old credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Delete the old user and attribute all content to the new user.<\/li>\n<\/ol>In this section, we will show you an example of how to create a new WordPress admin account and transfer all of the privileges and blog posts authorship from the old username.<\/p>
\nLog in to your WordPress dashboard<\/a> and navigate to the Users -> Add New <\/strong>tab. On the following page, you’ll be able to set all the parameters needed to create a new WordPress user, including its username, email address, and password.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nEnter your new username in the provided field. For now, you will need to include a different email address than in your old admin account. However, you can change it back to your primary address later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Before you save your newly created username, make sure to assign it the Administrator<\/strong> role – this will ensure that your new account has all the same privileges as the old admin user account.<\/li>\n\n\n\nOnce done, click on the Add New User <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNow, save your new account, log out, and log back in with your new credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Return to the All Users <\/strong>tab, look for the old admin username, and simply delete the old user by clicking the associated button underneath it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>As a super admin, you can delete other accounts<\/a>. Upon this process, WordPress will ask if you want to reassign the content of your old WordPress username to the new one.<\/p>\nSelect Attribute all content to<\/strong>, and choose your new admin account from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\nThen, click the Confirm Deletion<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>The system will then remove your old WordPress account, and your new account will be set up along with all privileges and the posts attributed to it.<\/p>
3. Use a Plugin<\/h3> The easiest way to change a username on WordPress is by using a plugin. A username changer plugin allows you to update your old account straight from the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>
Here are the quick steps to change your WordPress username using a plugin:<\/p>
\nInstall the username changer plugin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Navigate to the plugin’s settings under the Users section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Click on Update next to the username you wish to update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Enter the new username and click on the Update Username button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>There are numerous username changer plugins you can use for this purpose. In this article, we will use Easy Username Updater<\/a> as an example.<\/p>Once you install and activate the WordPress plugin<\/a>, a new sub-menu for Easy Username Updater will appear under the Users<\/strong> section. Click on it, and you’ll see the list of users along with their email addresses, roles, and user ID.<\/p>The plugin shows a maximum of 25 users for each page, and it lets you search for a specific username for easier navigation. Click on the update<\/strong> button to change your username. In this example, we will change the username for the test account.<\/p>A new screen will appear where you can change it – just type your desired username in the New Username<\/strong> field. For this example, we will change the username from the test account to the guest account.<\/p>It is also possible to send the user an email about their updated username by clicking the checkbox. Once done, click on the Update Username<\/strong> button for the change to take effect. Don’t forget to double-check the users list and make sure the username has been changed.<\/p>The method will vary depending on what username changer you use. If your plugin doesn’t work properly, make sure it is compatible with other installed plugins.<\/p>
Conclusion<\/h2> Knowing how to change WordPress usernames can be useful for many different occasions.<\/p>
In some cases, a user might need to perform a name change to better reflect its branding and content. Others might need to change a username before handing the website to a new owner.<\/p>
Furthermore, using a default username or generic password can pose significant risks to a site, as automated hacking attempts will have a much chance of success. Thus, always use a unique and secure username to keep your website safe.<\/p>
Even though WordPress doesn’t include a default feature to change your username, it is still possible to change your WordPress username safely following these three methods:<\/p>
\nEditing your database via phpMyAdmin<\/strong> – this involves directly editing your WordPress database. Thus, we suggest backing up your website before applying this method. Locate the wp_users<\/strong> table to begin editing your username.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCreating a new account and deleting your old username<\/strong> – a method that requires you to create a new user account. You will also need to assign all of your site’s content to the new username before deleting your old account.<\/li>\n\n\n\nInstalling a WordPress plugin<\/strong> – this will add functionality to your site, enabling you to change WordPress usernames from your admin dashboard. Be sure to configure all of the plugin settings before changing your username.<\/li>\n<\/ul>Do you have any questions about how to change your WordPress username? Let’s talk about them in the comments section below.<\/p>
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