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WordPress Guide: How to Change Your WordPress Login URL
(28-jun-2025)

Illustration showing WordPress login security with padlock and the guide title.

When you install WordPress, the default login URL is typically yourdomain.com/wp-login.php or yourdomain.com/wp-admin. While that's convenient, it's also widely known-making it a common target for bots and brute-force attacks.
Changing your WordPress login URL is a simple yet effective way to improve your website's security. In this guide, we'll show you how to do it safely using the popular WPS Hide Login plugin.


Why Change the WordPress Login URL?

Hackers often attempt to access WordPress sites by targeting the login page. Changing this URL can:

  • Reduce brute-force attack attempts.
  • Hide the login page from automated bots.
  • Minimize unauthorized login notifications.
  • Add an extra layer of protection without affecting your core WordPress files.


Step-by-Step Guide Using WPS Hide Login

Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard

Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin and enter your credentials to access the backend.

Step 2: Install the WPS Hide Login Plugin

  1. In the left sidebar, click on Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for WPS Hide Login.
  3. WPS Hide Login plugin installation screen in WordPress plugin directory.
  4. Click Install Now, then click Activate once the plugin is installed.
  5. WPS Hide Login plugin activated in the WordPress plugins dashboard.

Step 3: Change the Login URL

  1. After activation, go to Settings > General.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
  3. You'll find a new field labeled Login URL.
  4. Enter a custom login slug (e.g., mysecurelogin, adminpanel, or anything you like).
    • Your new login page will now be yourdomain.com/mysecurelogin.
    WPS Hide Login plugin installation screen in WordPress plugin directory.
  5. Click Save Changes.

Note: After saving, the old login URLs (/wp-login.php and /wp-admin) will return a 404 error, effectively hiding them from unwanted visitors.



Important Tips

  • Bookmark your new login URL! If you forget it, you won't be able to access your dashboard easily.
  • If the plugin is deactivated or deleted, WordPress will revert to the default login URLs.
  • Avoid using obvious slugs like /login123 or /adminlogin-these are still easy to guess.



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