Resetting the Admin Account Password With Softaculous

Managing your website securely includes keeping your administrative login details up to date. If you installed a script such as WordPress through Softaculous, you can conveniently update your admin password directly from your hosting control panel. The steps below walk you through the process of changing your admin credentials using the Softaculous interface.

1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
2. Click Hosting in the left-hand menu.
3. In the hosting details page, click the cPanel button.

   
    

4. Your cPanel will open in a new tab.

   
    

5. Within the Software section, select the Softaculous Apps Installer.

   
    

6. On the main Softaculous screen, click the All Installations icon found in the top menu.

   
    

7. Find the website installation you want to modify, then click the Edit icon.

   
    

8. On the Edit Installation Details page, scroll until you see the Admin Account section.

   
    

9. Type your existing admin username into the Admin Username field.

10. Enter a new password in the Admin Password field.

11. After making changes, scroll down and click the Save Installation Details button.

12. You will be taken to a confirmation screen. You can now sign in to your admin dashboard using the updated password.

Summary

Updating your admin password through Softaculous is a quick way to maintain the security of your website. By accessing the Softaculous Apps Installer, opening your list of installations, and editing your script’s settings, you can easily assign a new password to your admin account. Once saved, the changes apply immediately, allowing you to log in with your newly set credentials.