### Overview

If you have installed WordPress via **Softaculous** in cPanel, you can quickly log in to your WordPress admin dashboard without needing to remember the URL. Softaculous provides a direct link to your WordPress login page and stores your admin credentials.

### Step-by-Step Instructions

#### Method 1: Log In via Softaculous

1. **Log in to cPanel** using your account credentials.
2. Under the **Software** section, click on **Softaculous Apps Installer**.
3. On the left sidebar, click on **WordPress** under **Blogs** (or use the search bar at the top to find it).
4. Scroll to the **Current Installations** section at the bottom of the page.
5. Find your WordPress installation and click the **Admin login** link (pencil/admin icon) next to it.
6. You will be taken directly to the `wp-login.php` page. Enter your WordPress username and password to log in.

#### Method 2: Retrieve Credentials from Softaculous

1. Follow steps 1–4 above to reach the **Current Installations** list.
2. Click the **Edit** button (pencil icon) next to your WordPress installation.
3. Here you can view and update your **Admin Username**, **Admin Password**, **Admin Email**, and the **Site URL**.

#### Method 3: Direct Login URL

If you know your domain, you can access WordPress directly by going to:

- `https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin/`
- or `https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php`

### Important Notes

- Softaculous only shows installations that were **installed via Softaculous**. Manually installed WordPress sites will not appear in the Current Installations list.
- If you change your WordPress password from within the WordPress dashboard, Softaculous may still show the old password. Use Method 2 to update it.
- Always keep your WordPress admin credentials secure. Use a strong, unique password.

### Troubleshooting

- **Softaculous is not visible in cPanel:** Your hosting provider may not have Softaculous installed. Contact support for assistance.
- **No installations listed:** WordPress may have been installed manually or via a different installer. Use Method 3 to log in directly.
- **Forgot your WordPress password:** Use the **"Lost your password?"** link on the login page, or reset it from Softaculous (Method 2).
- **Redirect loop or error on login:** Clear your browser cookies and cache for your domain, or try logging in from an incognito/private window.

### Related Guides

- [Install WordPress first](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel)
- [Reset a lost admin password](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-reset-your-wordpress-admin-password)
- [Secure the site](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-secure-your-wordpress-site-in-cpanel)