Where GoDaddy stores your WordPress login details

GoDaddy keeps your WordPress username and password in two places: your GoDaddy account email inbox (where they sent it when you first set up WordPress) and inside your GoDaddy hosting control panel. If you have lost the original email, the control panel is your fastest route to recover both pieces of information without resetting anything.

The method depends on whether you remember your GoDaddy account password. If you do, you can retrieve your WordPress credentials in under five minutes. If you do not, you will need to reset your GoDaddy password first, which adds a few extra steps but is still straightforward.

Key Takeaways

  • Your WordPress username and password were sent to your GoDaddy account email address when you first created your WordPress site.
  • You can view both credentials inside your GoDaddy hosting control panel under the WordPress section without needing to reset anything.
  • If you cannot remember your GoDaddy password, you must reset it through the GoDaddy login page before you can access the control panel.
  • GoDaddy also provides a one-click login button that bypasses the need to enter your username and password manually.

Retrieving credentials from your GoDaddy control panel

Log in to your GoDaddy account at godaddy.com using your email address and password. Once you are logged in, look for the "Products" menu at the top left of the page. Click it and select "Hosting" from the dropdown.

Find your hosting account in the list and click the "Manage" button next to it. This opens your hosting control panel. Look for a section labeled "WordPress" or "My WordPress Sites" — the exact name varies depending on when your account was created. Click on your site name or the settings icon next to it.

You should now see a section that displays your WordPress admin URL and a button labeled "Log in to WordPress" or "Admin". Below that, some GoDaddy accounts show your username directly on this page. If your username is not visible, look for a link that says "Show credentials" or "View password" and click it. Your WordPress username and password will appear.

Finding the original setup email from GoDaddy

When you first created your WordPress site on GoDaddy, they sent an email to your GoDaddy account email address with your WordPress username and password. Search your email inbox for messages from noreply@godaddy.com or support@godaddy.com with a subject line containing "WordPress" or "login".

If you cannot find the email, check your spam or promotions folder — sometimes hosting setup emails get filtered there. Search for the phrase "WordPress username" or the domain name of your site. If the email is older than a few months, you may need to scroll back through your email history or search by date range.

If you still cannot locate it, the control panel method above is more reliable anyway, since that information is always current and stored in one place.

What to do if you forgot your GoDaddy password

Go to godaddy.com and click "Sign in" at the top right. On the login page, click the "Forgot your password?" link below the password field. Enter the email address associated with your GoDaddy account and click "Next".

GoDaddy will send a password reset link to that email address. Open the email, click the reset link, and create a new password. Make sure it is at least eight characters long and contains a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols — GoDaddy enforces these requirements. Once you have reset your password, return to godaddy.com and log in with your new password.

After you are logged in, follow the steps in the "Retrieving credentials from your GoDaddy control panel" section above to find your WordPress username and password.

Using GoDaddy's one-click login instead

If you want to avoid typing your WordPress username and password altogether, GoDaddy offers a faster option. In your hosting control panel, find the WordPress section and look for a button labeled "Log in to WordPress", "Admin", or "Launch". Clicking this button logs you in automatically without requiring you to enter credentials manually.

This one-click method works because GoDaddy authenticates you through your hosting account. You will be taken directly to your WordPress dashboard. This is the easiest way to access WordPress if you do not need to share your login details with anyone else or use them on a different device.

Resetting your WordPress password if you have the username

If you have found your WordPress username but cannot remember the password, you can reset it without contacting GoDaddy. Go to your WordPress login page — this is usually yoursite.com/wp-login.php, where "yoursite.com" is your actual domain name.

On the login page, click "Lost your password?" below the login fields. Enter your WordPress username or the email address associated with your WordPress account. WordPress will send you a password reset link. Click the link in that email, create a new password, and you will be able to log in when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is my WordPress login page on GoDaddy?

Your WordPress login page is at yoursite.com/wp-login.php, where "yoursite.com" is your domain name. You can also reach it by going to your WordPress dashboard URL and letting the system redirect you to the login page if you are not already logged in.

Can I change my WordPress username after I find it?

You cannot change the username itself in WordPress, but you can create a new admin account with a different username and delete the old one. Go to Users in your WordPress dashboard, add a new user with admin permissions, log out, log back in with the new account, and then delete the original user account.

What if the control panel does not show my WordPress credentials?

Some older GoDaddy accounts or accounts using managed WordPress hosting display credentials differently. Try clicking the WordPress site name itself rather than a settings icon, or look for a "Credentials" tab within the WordPress section. If you still cannot find them, the password reset method through your WordPress login page is your backup option.

Is it safe to write down my WordPress username and password?

Writing down your password on paper is safer than storing it in an unencrypted email or text file on your computer. If you store it digitally, use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass that encrypts the information. Never share your credentials through email or messaging apps.

Can I log into WordPress from any computer using my GoDaddy credentials?

No. Your GoDaddy account password and your WordPress password are separate. You need your WordPress username and password to log in to WordPress from any computer. Your GoDaddy credentials only work in the GoDaddy control panel and the one-click login button.