How Do I Change My WordPress Database Name and Password?

Changing your WordPress database name and password is easy, but it’s important to do it correctly to protect your site. Here’s how to do it:

1. Log into your WordPress site using the username and password you use to access it.

2. Click the “Administration” link in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Click the “Databases” link in the left column.

4. Click the “Create Database” button.

5. Enter a new name for the database in the “Name” field.

6. Enter the new database password in the “Password” field.

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8. Click the “Close” button to close the “Databases” screen.

9. Click the “Update WordPress” button in the top left corner of the screen.

10. Click the “Database” tab.

11. Change the name of the current database in the “Name” field to the name you created in step 5.

12. Change the password for the current database in the “Password” field.

13. Click the “Update WordPress” button to save the changes.

14. Click the “Exit” link in the top right corner of the screen to return to the WordPress main screen.