Changing the WordPress Login URL

The login address of a WordPress website is a common target for malicious users. A simple step you can take is changing the login address to a custom URL, so your site no longer uses the standard /wp-admin login address.

• Step-by-Step Guide
• Instructional Video

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps below using the WPS Hide Login plugin:

1. Log in to your WordPress website via voorbeeld.cc/wp-admin or voorbeeld.cc/wp-login.php, enter your username and password, and click Log In.
2. Click Plugins in the left menu.
3. Click the Add New Plugin button.
4. Search for WPS Hide Login in the top right search field.
5. Click Install Now next to the plugin.
6. After installation, click Activate.
7. Go to Settings → WPS Hide Login.
8. Fill in the form as follows:

• Login URL: Choose a unique, custom login URL, for example login-sitename-tiNdBarvIdIF.
• Redirection URL: Choose the web address where visitors should be redirected if they attempt to visit a non-existent login page.

9. Click Save Changes.

Your WordPress login address has now been successfully changed! 🚀 Make sure to save the new login URL in a safe place to avoid losing access.

You can deactivate the custom login URL by simply deleting the plugin.

🎦 Instructional Video

Updated on: 22/05/2025