WordPress Login URL | WordPress Admin URL

Last modified: June 18, 2026

The WordPress login URL is yoursite.com/wp-login.php and the admin URL is yoursite.com/wp-admin/. These two paths work on almost every WordPress installation by default, so you can use them on any site without any configuration.

If you manage multiple WordPress sites, or help clients with theirs, knowing these default URLs by heart saves time. Both paths are case-insensitive and work with or without a trailing slash. The only exception is when a site owner has deliberately changed them using a plugin or custom code, which we cover below.

There is also a handy trick that even experienced developers sometimes miss: WordPress will redirect /wp-admin/ to the login page automatically if you are not yet logged in, so you only need to remember one URL to get to either place.

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The Default WordPress Login URL

To reach the login page on any WordPress site, go to http://example.com/wp-login.php (replacing example.com with the actual domain). This loads the standard WordPress login form where you enter your username and password.

The URL is case-insensitive, so wp-login.php and WP-Login.PHP both work. A trailing slash is optional. On the vast majority of WordPress installations, this path is active by default and requires no setup. The only time it will not work is if the site owner has specifically blocked or renamed the file using a security plugin or custom server rules.

The Default WordPress Admin URL

To reach the admin area on most WordPress sites, add /wp-admin/ to the end of the domain. So http://example.com/wp-admin/ takes you directly to the WordPress dashboard if you are already logged in.

If you are not logged in, WordPress automatically redirects you to the login page first, then sends you to the dashboard after a successful login. This redirect behavior means you only need one URL to reach the admin area. Once inside, you have access to posts, pages, plugins, themes, users, and all site settings.

Easy To Remember Tip:

The easiest tip to remember: just add /wp-admin to any WordPress site URL and it will take you to the login or dashboard. You do not need to know the exact login path.

That said, site owners sometimes change the login URL using a plugin like WPS Hide Login for security reasons. Hiding the login URL stops bots from targeting the default path, which reduces brute-force login attempts. If you change your own login URL and forget the custom path, you can still access the site via FTP. The original wp-login.php file remains on the server unless it has been specifically blocked, so you can load it directly or temporarily deactivate the plugin by renaming its folder in /wp-content/plugins/.

Recap: WordPress Login and Admin URLs

The two standard entry points for any WordPress site are yoursite.com/wp-login.php for the login page and yoursite.com/wp-admin/ for the dashboard. Both work on almost all WordPress installations by default, and wp-admin will redirect to the login page automatically if you are not yet signed in.

For better security, consider changing your WordPress login URL to a custom path so bots cannot find the login page at its default location.

If you need to move your entire WordPress site to a new domain or update the URL after a server migration, our step-by-step guide on how to change your WordPress URL covers all the required steps including the database search-and-replace that most tutorials skip.

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