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How do I reset my Joomla admin password?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:18 am

If you have forgotten your Joomla admin password, there are a few methods you can use to reset it.

Option 1: Resetting the Admin Password via the Joomla Control Panel

To reset your admin password through the Joomla Control Panel, first go to the System menu and select Users. Click on the name of the user you wish to reset the password for and then click on the Change Password link.

In the New Password dialog box, enter the new password and then click on the Save button. .

PRO TIP: If you forget your Joomla admin password, you can reset it by following these steps:

1. Go to the Joomla login page and click on the “Forgot your password?” link.

2. Enter your username or email address in the field provided and click on the “Reset” button.

3. You will receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password. Follow the instructions carefully and make sure to choose a strong password.

Option 2: Resetting the Admin Password via the Command Line

If you want to reset your admin password using the command line, first make sure you have the correct user account credentials by logging in as the user you wish to reset the password for and then entering the user password in the login box. Next, open a terminal window and type the following command:

Joomla user password new

where new is the new password you wish to set.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.