# Removing the welcome panel from the WordPress dashboard

> Remove the Welcome panel from the WordPress dashboard using Screen Options or a short code snippet.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/guides/removing-the-welcome-panel-on-wordpress-dashboard/

The **Welcome Panel** is a default widget displayed on the WordPress dashboard when you log in. While it provides quick links for beginners, many administrators find it unnecessary and prefer to remove it to save space. On **ruachost.com**, you can disable the Welcome Panel in several ways.

## Why Remove the Welcome Panel?

- Frees up dashboard space for more useful widgets.
- Provides a cleaner, more professional admin interface.
- Reduces distractions for site administrators.

## Methods to Remove the Welcome Panel

### 1. **Dismiss Option**

- Log in to WordPress as administrator.
- On the dashboard, locate the **Welcome Panel**.
- Click **Dismiss** in the top‑right corner. ✅ The panel will disappear immediately.

### 2. **Screen Options**

- On the dashboard, click **Screen Options** (top‑right corner).
- Uncheck the **Welcome** box. ✅ The panel will be hidden from the dashboard.

### 3. **Custom Code Snippet (Permanent Removal)**

If you want to remove the panel for all users:

1. Log in to WordPress as administrator.
2. Go to **Appearance → Theme Editor**.
3. Open the **functions.php** file of your active theme.
4. Add the following code at the end:

   ```
   // Remove WordPress Welcome Panel
   remove_action('welcome_panel', 'wp_welcome_panel');
   ```
5. Click **Update File** to save changes. ✅ The Welcome Panel will no longer appear, even in **Screen Options**.

## Important Notes

- Always back up your theme files before editing.
- Use a **child theme** to preserve changes during updates.
- Removing via code is permanent, users cannot re‑enable it from Screen Options.