How to Log in to WordPress Dashboard from cPanel
Accessing your WordPress dashboard directly from cPanel can be done using either Softaculous or WP Toolkit. Follow the steps below for each method:
Method 1: Using Softaculous
Softaculous is a popular auto-installer available in cPanel that allows quick access to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Begin by logging into your cPanel account.
Step 2: Access Softaculous
- Scroll down to the Software section in cPanel.
- Click on Softaculous Apps Installer.

Step 3: Open WordPress Installations
- In the Softaculous dashboard, find and click on the WordPress icon.
- Scroll down to the Current Installations section, where you will see all WordPress sites installed via Softaculous.

Step 4: Log in to the WordPress Dashboard
- Find your domain in the list and click the admin icon or Log into Admin button next to it.
- This will log you directly into your WordPress dashboard.

Method 2: Using WP Toolkit
WP Toolkit provides a centralized tool for managing WordPress sites, including a direct login option to the admin dashboard.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Begin by logging into your cPanel account.
Step 2: Access WP Toolkit
- Scroll down to the Domains or WordPress section in cPanel.
- Click on WP Toolkit.

Step 3: Find Your WordPress Site
- In the WP Toolkit dashboard, you will see a list of your WordPress installations. Locate the WordPress site you want to access.

Step 4: Log in to the WordPress Dashboard
- Click the Log in button or the WP Admin icon next to the domain name to directly access your WordPress admin dashboard.

These two methods offer simple ways to log in to the WordPress dashboard through cPanel. Choose whichever method works best for your setup.
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