Change your WordPress password in the database

You can update a WordPress password through the database. This is helpful if you can't receive the password reset email.

Sign in to phpMyAdmin.
Note: If you're using cPanel Hosting, you must select the database for your WordPress site in the left-hand column before continuing to the next step.
From the sidebar menu, select the _users table.
Next to the user you want to update, select Edit.
In the Value column, delete the contents of the user_pass box.
Enter your new password into the same box.
In the function column, use the drop-down menu and select MD5.
Select Go.

You can now sign in with your new password.

Related steps

Here's what to do if you're unable to sign in to WordPress.
If you need assistance with changing your WordPress password, our WordPress Premium Support team can help.
Resetting Your Password.