WordPress Update Username Process

Unfortunately usernames cannot be changed, however a new one can be created and then the old one deleted. The steps to do so are as follows:

1. Create new user
2. Delete old user
3. Reattribute posts and links

NOTE: Performing a complete site backup of your hosting is recommended before proceeding. If an error of any kind is encountered, such a backup will allow your to restore your site to its previous state. See also: Backing Up Account and Websites

Create a new user

1. Log into your WordPress Control Panel (www.yourdomainname.ca/wp-admin)

   

2. In the Admin Panel menu , go to Users -> Add New

   

3. Type in the information for the new user account.

• You need to use (at least temporarily) a new email address than what you had primarily setup for your “admin” username.
• Choose a new and unique (but personally memorable) user name that is not similar to the name you display publicly on your blog.
• Choose a complicated password that would be hard to break, Example; using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Select Administrator as the role.

4. Click the Add User button
5. Logout of WordPress.

Delete Old User

1. Log in to your WordPress again, using your new username.
2. Click on All Users in the “Users” menu.
3. Place a check mark beside the username 'admin', and choose Delete from the Bulk Actions drop-down.
4. Click Apply

Reattribute Post and Links

1. It is important to reattribute authorship of articles created by the user 'admin':
2. Select Attribute all posts and links to and then select your new username from the drop-down list.
3. Click on the Confirm Deletion button.