Change the Login URL Using the .htaccess File
The .htaccess file is a powerful file used to configure Apache web servers. By editing this file, you can change various settings, including the login URL of your WordPress site. However, before editing this file, make sure to create a backup to avoid any accidental damage.
Step 1: Access Your .htaccess File
To access your .htaccess file, you can use an FTP client like FileZilla or access it through the cPanel file manager. The file is typically located in the root directory of your WordPress site.
Step 2: Add Code to .htaccess File
Once you have the .htaccess file open, add the following code to the file:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c> RewriteEngine On RewriteRule ^my-login-url/?$ wp-login.php [L] </IfModule>
In the code above, replace my-login-url with your desired login URL. Make sure to keep the question mark and slash at the end of the URL.
Step 3: Save Changes
After adding the code to the .htaccess file, save the changes.
Step 4: Test Your New Login URL
To test your new login URL, log out of WordPress and visit the new URL. You should be redirected to the WordPress login page.
Step 5: Add 301 Redirects
If you have existing links to your old login URL, you should add 301 redirects to redirect them to the new URL. This is important to maintain the SEO value of those links and prevent 404 errors on your website.
To do this, you can add the following code to your .htaccess file:
# Redirect old login URL to new login URL Redirect 301 /wp-login.php
https://yournewloginurl.com/
Make sure to replace “
https://yournewloginurl.com/” with your actual new login URL.
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