How to Restore Access to WordPress Administrator: Resetting Password via Database

July 14, 2025

Losing access to the WordPress administrator account can be a real headache. Sometimes, standard password recovery methods (via email) don’t work, especially if:

• You forgot both your login and password.
• The site’s mail sending function (wp_mail) is broken.
• The WordPress admin panel is broken or unavailable.
• The only access left is to the database (via MySQL client, phpMyAdmin, WP-CLI, etc.).

In this article, we’ll walk through a reliable and secure way to find the WordPress administrator directly in the database and reset their password using SQL. We’ll follow DevSecOps best practices to avoid breaking serialized data and minimize risks.

047 | Plesk: A Flexible Panel for Web Professionals and Developers

July 9, 2025

Introduction to Plesk

Plesk is another global leader in web hosting control panels, often competing with cPanel for the top spot. What makes Plesk stand out is its modularity, flexibility, and focus not only on traditional hosting but also on web developers, agencies, and DevOps teams. Plesk supports a wide range of operating systems, including both Linux and Windows Server, making it an extremely versatile solution. Like cPanel, Plesk is a commercial product with various licenses depending on needs.

046 | cPanel: The Global Standard for Shared Hosting

July 8, 2025

Introduction to cPanel

If you’ve ever purchased shared hosting, chances are high that you’ve encountered cPanel. It is arguably the most well-known and widely used web hosting control panel in the world. Designed for a broad audience—from beginners to experienced administrators—cPanel offers a comprehensive set of tools for managing websites, email, databases, and other hosting-related functions. It’s a paid product, but its popularity stems from its rich feature set, reliability, and massive ecosystem.