Since it’s crucial for security reasons to use a unique WordPress Admin username, it’s not uncommon to need to change it. If you are on one of our BigScoots shared or reseller services, or if you're using cPanel/WHM on a VPS or dedicated service, we will guide you through the process of changing your WordPress admin username via phpMyAdmin.

Step #1:

Log in to cPanel. If you're unsure how to do this, you can follow this guide. Then, go to the Databases section and click on 'phpMyAdmin'.

Step #2:

Select the WordPress database used by your website from phpMyAdmin. If you're unsure, you can check the wp-config.php file in your root directory to confirm.

Step #3:

Now, find the wp_users table within your database in phpMyAdmin and click on it to edit. In my database, the users table is named 'wpck_users.'

Step #4:

Now, select 'Edit' next to your WordPress Admin username. In my case, there is only one admin user, but it's not uncommon to have several. Just make sure to 'Edit' the WordPress Admin details for the correct username.

Step #5:

Locate the user_login field where your WordPress user is stored. In the 'value' field next to your user_login, enter the new username, replacing the old one, and then click 'Go' at the bottom of the page.

Congratulations! You've successfully changed your WordPress admin user from cPanel.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team via live chat.

For technical inquiries, please feel free to reach our support team by emailing support@bigscoots.com from your registered email or by submitting a support ticket.
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