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How to Change Your WordPress Username through cPanel

We recommend creating a backup of the database before making any modifications. This precaution will allow you to restore your site if any errors occur.


Here is a guide on how to change your WordPress username through cPanel:



  1. Accessing your cPanel and search for phpMyAdmin.


  1. Click the "+" logo on your WordPress database.


  1. Find and click on wp_users .



  1. Double click on user_login and insert your desire username.



  1. To verify, you can login to your WordPress dashboard and click on profile logo .



  1. you can see the changes in the username field.


Updated on: 02/05/2025

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