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1. cartpauj
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Have a question. I know how to change the admin username through phpMyAdmin but my question is, I have thousands of posts/comments all by this user what will happen if I change the username???

2. vtxyzzy
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   BACK UP YOUR DATABASE FIRST!

   You might want to use this plugin (be sure to read the comment about author).

   Or see this link.

3. cartpauj
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   So, if it's a supposed security risk to have the main user titled admin, then why doesn't wordpress give users an option to change the admin username during install?

4. vtxyzzy
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   They want you to have to work for it? LOL!

5. dleonte
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   vtxyzzy,
   (be sure to read the comment about author)
   I can't find any comment about the author of this plugin. I am reluctant to download the plugin based on you "warning". Can you clarify, or tell me where to find the comment?

   Thanks.

6. steveb123
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   The easiest way to get rid of admin within wp is to try the following

   Logged in as admin, create a new user with admin rights. Then log out
   Log in as the new user and delete admin

   Simplicity

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