# How to Change the WordPress Password

> To update your credentials in WordPress, hover over the Profile icon to open My Account, click Security, and select Password under the Security Checklist. Next, enter your new password into the input field and click Save Password to apply the changes instantly.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-the-wordpress-password/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3278ab56e05a00fd61c5/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Hover your mouse cursor over the 'Profile' icon at the top-right corner, then select 'My Account'.
2. Head over to the left sidebar and click 'Security'.
3. Following that, select 'Password' from the list of options under Security Checklist.
4. Enter your new password into the provided input field.
5. Once done, click 'Save Password' to apply the modifications.
6. After completing these steps, your WordPress password will be changed instantly based on your recent inputs.