‘Admin’ Is the Most Attacked Username on the Internet. If That Is Your Username, Change It Now.
When WordPress is installed, many hosts and one-click installers default the username to “admin.” Hackers know this. Brute force attack scripts try “admin” as the username in every single attack. Changing your admin username to something unique eliminates the most common attack vector instantly.
“Using ‘admin’ as your WordPress username is like using ‘password’ as your password. It is the first thing every attacker tries.”
Changing the Admin Username
Method 1: Create a new admin user. Users > Add New. Create a new user with Administrator role and a unique username — your name, your company name, anything but “admin.” Log out. Log in as the new user. Delete the old “admin” user — when prompted, attribute all content to the new user. Method 2: Plugin. “Easy Username Updater” lets you change usernames directly. Method 3: Database. Update the user_login field in the wp_users table via phpMyAdmin. Only do this if you are comfortable with database operations. After changing: Update any saved passwords in your browser or password manager. Update any automated tools that connect to your site — backup plugins, SEO tools, analytics. For professional security setup, see our WordPress Services page.
“Changing ‘admin’ to a unique username takes two minutes and eliminates the most common WordPress attack vector. Do it today.”
