How to Change WordPress Admin Username through MySQL Database?

This article will provide you the step by step guidance on how to change the WordPress admin username through phpMyAdmin ..

  1. Login to the phpMyAdmin

  2. Double click on your WordPress database

  3. Double click on "wp_users" table

  4. Locate your user and click on "Edit"

    Browse your WordPress Database and Select wp_users Table

  5. Enter a new name in "user_login" fileld

    Enter a New Username in user_login Field

  6. Click on "Go" to save the changes

That's it! You can now log in to your WordPress admin area using this new username.
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