Description: I recently encountered an issue with my WordPress site that has left me unable to access my WordPress admin area. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the situation:
Background:
I changed my WordPress admin login URL from the default IP to a custom URL: https://xxxx.com/login. I used plugin. A few days ago, I attempted to change my WordPress login password via wordpress.com/site. Problems Encountered:
- Login Issue:
I found that I cannot reach my WordPress admin URL through wordpress.com/site. I am unable to log into my WordPress admin URL (https://xxxx.com/login) using my original username and password. I didn’t change the original ID/PW. It’s my fault. 2. Database Issue:
My server and database are hosted on Google Cloud, and I am using Bitnami with Apache and MariaDB. I attempted to change the MariaDB password through SSH, but encountered the following error: ERROR 1968 (28000). Steps Taken:
Attempted to change the MariaDB password through SSH, resulting in the error mentioned above. Environment Details:
Hosting: Google Cloud Platform Stack: Bitnami WordPress Stack Server: Apache OS: Client 15.2 for Linux (x86-64) readline 5.1 Database: MariaDB 11.2.2 Request: I am looking for guidance on the following:
How to regain access to my WordPress admin area (https://xxxx.com/login)? I used plugin but I don't know how to stop it or uninstall it. How to resolve the MariaDB password change error (ERROR 1968 (28000))? Any help or guidance on troubleshooting these issues would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
