Where is My WordPress Login Page (And Why You Should Change It)

A question I frequently get asked by clients is: “Where is my WordPress login page?”

So, I put together this quick guide to help answer that for anyone using WordPress — whether you’re managing your own site or just getting started.

I’ll also walk you through some tips on how to make your login page more secure, because believe it or not, the default WordPress login page is one of the most targeted parts of your website.

Let’s get into it.

Table of Contents

• Why change your WordPress login
• How to change your WordPress login using Solid Security Basic plugin
• WordPress login with WooCommerce
• Bonus: Other options for securing your login
• Summary

Why change your WordPress login

Since WordPress is open-source and powers over 40% of all websites, every WordPress site out there (unless customized) uses the exact same login URLs:

www.mywebsite.com/wp-login.php  
www.mywebsite.com/wp-admin

Swap in your actual domain for “mywebsite.com” and that’s how everyone, including hackers and bots, knows where to go to attempt a login.

This predictability is a problem. A brute force attack is where bots try hundreds or even millions of username and password combinations to break into your site. If your login page isn’t hidden or protected, these bots can hammer your site constantly — eating up resources and leaving you vulnerable.

So, while it’s easy to remember the default WordPress login URL, it’s also easy for attackers to find. Changing it is one of the simplest ways to level up your site’s security.

How to change your WordPress login using Solid Security Basic plugin

There are a bunch of plugins that can help you hide or customize your WordPress login URL, but Solid Security Basic (formerly iThemes Security) is my go-to.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Install and activate the plugin from your dashboard (Plugins > Add New).
2. Once you’re logged into /wp-admin, go to Security in the left-hand menu.
3. Click Settings > then Advanced.
4. Look for Hide Backend.
5. Enable the checkbox, and then type in your custom login slug (e.g., /my-secret-door instead of /wp-login.php).

Important: Bookmark or save your new login URL, because the old ones won’t work once you’ve changed it.

While you’re there, check out other useful security features like:

• Lockouts – auto-blocks users after too many failed attempts.
• Local Brute Force Protection
• Network Brute Force Protection
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

These are all available in the free version of Solid Security Basic.

WordPress login with WooCommerce

If you’re running an online store using WooCommerce, you’ll likely need to keep some kind of public login area so customers can log in, manage orders, and view their account details.

WooCommerce automatically creates a customer login page at:

www.mywebsite.com/my-account/

This is your public-facing WordPress login page for customers. It connects to WordPress’s user system, but is designed for user convenience.

Because this page is public, you shouldn’t hide it — but you should protect it. Use the Solid Security plugin to add:

• Login lockouts
• 2FA (optional for customers, required for admins)
• Firewall rate limiting for spam bots

WooCommerce stores often get targeted by bots — make sure yours isn’t vulnerable.

Bonus: Other options for securing your login

If you want something more focused or lightweight, here are some alternative plugins:

• WPS Hide Login – Easy, no-frills URL changer.
• LoginPress – Lets you customize the login page visually.
• All-In-One WP Security – Adds broader protection including login lockdowns.

All of these help secure your WordPress login without needing to write code.

Summary

The WordPress login page is the main gateway to your website’s admin area. By default, it’s wide open and predictable — making it a target for hackers and bots.

To recap:

• Find your login at /wp-login.php or /wp-admin
• Change it using a plugin like Solid Security Basic
• Protect public login pages (like WooCommerce’s /my-account/) with lockouts and firewalls
• Consider 2FA and brute force protection no matter your setup

If you want help configuring any of this, or need a quick walkthrough of your options, feel free to reach out — I help clients lock down WordPress login pages all the time.