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Fix WordPress Login Issues

Fix WordPress login issues

WordPress login problems usually look like: - wp-admin redirects back to the login page - “Cookies are blocked” errors - admin access blocked by a security plugin or WAF - 2FA conflicts after a change

Step 1: Quick browser fixes

  1. Use incognito/private mode
  2. Clear cookies for the domain
  3. Disable browser extensions
  4. Try again

Step 2: Confirm HTTPS and correct URL

Open: - https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php

If you recently enabled SSL, fix redirects and mixed content first.

Step 3: Disable plugins (fastest recovery)

  1. Go to wp-content/
  2. Rename plugins → plugins.off
  3. Try logging in again

If it works, re-enable plugins one-by-one to find the culprit.

Step 4: Disable theme (if needed)

  1. Go to wp-content/themes/
  2. Rename the active theme folder
  3. WordPress will fall back to a default theme if available

Step 5: If 2FA blocks you

If you use a 2FA/security plugin and you are locked out: - disabling plugins via file rename usually restores access - after login, re-enable the plugin and reconfigure 2FA carefully

Step 6: Reset a WordPress password via database (emergency)

  1. Open phpMyAdmin and select your WordPress database
  2. Open the users table (often wp_users)
  3. Edit user_pass for your user
  4. Set function to MD5 and enter a new password
  5. Save and log in

After login, change the password again inside WordPress.

Step 7: WAF/CDN blocks (Cloudflare, security layers)

If login works on mobile data but not from your office, you may be blocked.

  • Check Cloudflare Security Events
  • Relax rules for /wp-login.php and /wp-admin/
  • Whitelist your IP if possible

When to contact GOZEN HOST Support

Include: - domain - your public IP - whether disabling plugins restored access - whether you use Cloudflare/security plugins

Summary

Fix login issues in this order: cookies → HTTPS URL → disable plugins → disable theme → reset password (if needed) → check WAF/CDN blocks.