Check Your WordPress Dashboard

The fastest way to find your username is to log into your WordPress site and look at the top right corner of the dashboard. Click on your profile picture or name — it will show your username right there. If you are already logged in, you have when ready access to this information without any extra steps.

If you do not remember your password, you cannot use this method. Move to one of the other approaches below instead. This method works only if you still have active login credentials saved in your browser or remember your password.

Key Takeaways

  • Your WordPress username appears in the top right corner of the dashboard when you are logged in, under your profile menu.
  • If you have access to the email address you used to register, you can request a password reset and see your username in the confirmation email.
  • The WordPress database stores your username in the wp_users table, which you can view through phpMyAdmin if you have hosting access.
  • Your site administrator can tell you your username if you contact them directly with proof of ownership.
  • Some WordPress hosting providers display your username in the account control panel under site details or user management.

Use the Password Reset Email

Go to your WordPress login page and click "Lost your password?" Enter the email address you used when you created your account. WordPress will send you a password reset link to that email.

Open that email and look at the message text — it often includes your username before the reset link. Even if it does not explicitly state your username, the email confirms which account is tied to that email address, and you can use that to log back in once you reset your password. This method works as long as you still have access to the email address you registered with.

Check Your Hosting Control Panel

Log into your hosting account (cPanel, Plesk, or whatever your provider uses). Look for a section called "WordPress Manager," "Site Management," or "Installed Applications." Many hosting providers display the WordPress admin username in this area when you click on your site details.

If your hosting provider is Bluehost, SiteGround, Kinsta, or WP Engine, log into your account dashboard and navigate to the site settings or user management section. The username is often listed there alongside other site information. The exact location varies by provider, but it is usually grouped with other login details. Some providers also send this information in a welcome email when you first set up WordPress.

Access the Database Through phpMyAdmin

If you have technical access to your hosting account, you can look up your username directly in the WordPress database. Log into phpMyAdmin (usually found in your hosting control panel) and select the database for your WordPress site.

Click on the wp_users table. You will see a list of all user accounts on your site, with their usernames in the user_login column. This method requires you to be comfortable navigating a database interface, but it is reliable and shows every username on your site. If you are unsure how to access phpMyAdmin, your hosting provider's support team can walk you through it.

Contact Your Site Administrator

If you are not the site owner but need to know your username, ask the WordPress administrator directly. They can look it up in the Users section of the WordPress dashboard (Users > All Users) and tell you what it is.

If you are the owner but locked out of your account, contact your hosting provider's support team. Provide proof of ownership (such as the email address on the hosting account or domain registration). They can reset your password or tell you your username so you can regain access. Most hosting providers respond to these requests within a few hours.

What to Do If You Cannot Find Your Username

If none of these methods work, your username may have been deleted or your account may not exist on this site. Try logging in with your email address instead — many WordPress sites allow email login as an alternative to username login. This is often the easiest fallback option.

If that does not work, contact your hosting provider and ask them to confirm whether your user account exists on the site. They have access to the server and can verify this directly. If your account was deleted, they can help you create a new one with a username of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my WordPress username the same as my email address?

No. Your username and email are separate. You set your username when you created your account, and it is often different from your email. However, many WordPress sites allow you to log in using either your username or your email address.

Can I change my WordPress username?

Not directly through the WordPress dashboard. You would need to create a new user account with the username you want, then delete the old account (or reassign its posts to the new one). Your hosting provider or a developer can change it in the database if you need help.

What if I forgot both my username and password?

Use the password reset link on the login page with your email address. The reset email will remind you of your username or confirm which account is tied to that email. Once you reset your password, you can log in with your username.

Is my WordPress username visible to other people on my site?

It depends on your site settings. By default, your username may be visible in author pages, comments, or the site source code. You can hide it by changing your display name in your profile settings to something different from your login username.