WordPress is a widely used content management system for creating and managing websites.
The cPanel WP Toolkit tool
WP Toolkit is available on supportedcPanel hostingaccounts. It provides tools for managing installations, updates and administrator access. Backup, staging and security functions depend on the enabled features and license; do not assume that the tool detects or resolves every malware infection.
Reset WordPress administrator access with WP Toolkit
If you forgot your WordPress password, WP Toolkit can help reset the administrator credentials where you have authorized access to the hosting account. It sets a new password rather than recovering the old plaintext value.
Access your hosting account cPanel.
Sign in to cPanel with your authorized credentials.
Open WP Toolkit
Find WP Toolkit in the navigation or use cPanel search.
Select the WordPress site
If several installations are listed, select the correct domain and path.
Scan if the installation is missing
Use Scan to detect installations if the intended site is not listed.
Set a new password
Click Setup in the administrator access section.
Enter the new password
Enter a unique password or click Generate to create one, then click Change to save it.
Access WordPress administration
Test signing in to the correct WordPress site with the updated credentials.
Reference documentation:
Sources accessed on October 11, 2026. Available features depend on your hosting version and options.
