How to Reset the Admin Password for Your WordPress Installation in Softaculous Make it Rain Paper

This guide will walk you through the steps to reset the admin password for your WordPress installation using Softaculous. These same steps can be used for other scripts as well.

Pre-requirements

• Access to cPanel or another control panel with Softaculous installed
• Administrator login credentials
• Current installation of WordPress or another supported script

Steps to Reset the Admin Password in Softaculous

1. Log in to cPanel

   Access your cPanel by visiting https://example_domain.com:2083 and log in using your credentials.

2. Open Softaculous End-user Panel

   In the Software section of your cPanel, click on the Softaculous icon to open the End-user panel.

3. Edit the Installation

   Find your WordPress installation and click on the Edit Icon next to it. This will redirect you to the page where you can edit the installation details.

4. Reset the Admin Password
   • On the Edit Installation page, scroll down to find the section titled Admin Account.
   • In the Admin Username field, enter the username for which you want to reset the password.
   • In the Admin Password field, enter the new password that you want to set for the admin account.
5. Save the Changes

   After entering the new password, scroll down and click on the Edit Installation button at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

Confirmation

Your admin password has now been successfully reset. You can log in to your WordPress (or other script) admin panel using the newly set password.

Gotchas to Avoid

• Use a Strong Password: When resetting the password, make sure to choose a strong password that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters for better security.
• Double-check the Username: Ensure that you are resetting the password for the correct admin username. Entering the wrong username could result in not being able to access the admin panel.

By following these steps, you can easily reset the admin password for your WordPress installation (or other supported scripts) using Softaculous. This is a quick and efficient way to regain access to your admin panel if you've forgotten your password or need to update it for security reasons.