How can I change the login URL for my WordPress website in Directadmin
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Changing the login URL of your WordPress website can improve security by making it more difficult for hackers to find the login page. Here's how you can change the login URL for your WordPress website in Directadmin:
Option 1: Change Login URL Manually
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Access Directadmin FileManager: Open your account on Directadmin control panel, and navigate to FileManager.
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Edit functions.php file: Find and edit your theme’s functions.php file.
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Add Custom Function: Add the following code at the end of the file:
function custom_login_url(){
return home_url('/newloginurl'); }
add_filter('login_url','custom_login_url');- Change URL: Replace "/newloginurl" with the desired login URL. Make sure to remember the new URL.
Option 2: Use Plugins
The simplest way to change the login URL is by using a plugin. Plugins can help you customize the login URL with a few clicks. Here's how:
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Install a Plugin: You can use plugins like WPS Hide Login, which allows you to change the URL or remove the “wp-admin” and “wp-login.php” from the login URL path in a few clicks.
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Activate the Plugin: After installing the plugin, navigate to the plugin settings and change the login URL by following the instructions provided.
These are the steps to change the login URL for your WordPress website in Directadmin. For better security, avoid using predictable or common login URL patterns and make sure to remember the new URL.
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