Creating WordPress admin user in MySQL using phpMyAdmin

If you’ve lost access to your WordPress administrator account, you can create a new admin user directly in the database using phpMyAdmin. On ruachost.com, this method bypasses the WordPress dashboard and gives you immediate access.

Why Use phpMyAdmin?

• Recover access if your admin login is lost or corrupted.
• Create emergency admin accounts without reinstalling WordPress.
• Manage users directly at the database level.

Steps to Create an Admin User in phpMyAdmin

1. Log in to cPanel (or your hosting control panel).

2. Go to the Databases section → Click phpMyAdmin.

3. Select your WordPress site’s database from the left sidebar.

   • Look for the table named wp_users (prefix may vary, e.g., wpem_users).

4. Click the Insert tab.

5. Fill in the form:

   • user_login → Desired username (e.g., newadmin).
   • user_pass → Enter a password and select MD5 in the Function dropdown.
   • user_email → Your email address.
   • user_registered → Current date/time.
   • user_status → Set to 0.

6. Click Go → The new user will be added.

⚙️ Assigning Admin Privileges

1. In the same database, open the table wp_usermeta (or [prefix]_usermeta).

2. Click the Insert tab.

3. Fill in the form:

   • user_id → The ID of the user you just created (from wp_users).

   • meta_key → wp_capabilities (or [prefix]_capabilities).

   • meta_value →

     a:1:{s:13:"administrator";s:1:"1";}

     (For some prefixes, use a:1:{s:13:"administrator";b:1;})

4. Click Go → This grants administrator rights.

Important Notes

• Always back up your database before making changes.
• Ensure you use the correct table prefix (it may differ for security reasons).
• After creating the user, log in via the WordPress admin login page with the new credentials.