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# 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](#3-step-by-step-guide)
* [Instructional Video](#3-instructional-video)
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### 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.

||| 📌 **Important:** Replace `voorbeeld.cc` with your actual domain name in this guide.
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### 🎦 Instructional Video

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