Locked out of your WordPress dashboard? Don’t worry—you can still create a new admin account by accessing your site files through FTP. This guide walks you through the safe and efficient way to do it.   Step 1: Open FTP and Locate wp-config.php Using your FTP client, navigate to your WordPress site’s root directory. Download the wp-config.php file—it holds essential configuration, including database access.   Step 2: Insert Admin Details Open the wp-config.php in a text editor and add the following just before this line:

/* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */
//Add:
define('WP_ADMIN_USERNAME', 'your_admin_username');
define('WP_ADMIN_PASSWORD', 'your_admin_password');
define('WP_ADMIN_EMAIL', 'your_email@example.com');

Update these with your preferred username, password, and email.   Step 3: Save and Upload Back Upload the modified wp-config.php back to the server, overwriting the existing version.   Step 4: Add PHP Script to Register Admin Create a new file in the root directory called add_admin_user.php and paste the code below:

require_once('wp-config.php');
require_once(ABSPATH . 'wp-includes/wp-db.php');

if (!empty(WP_ADMIN_USERNAME) && !empty(WP_ADMIN_PASSWORD) && !empty(WP_ADMIN_EMAIL)) {
    $user_id = username_exists(WP_ADMIN_USERNAME);

    if (!$user_id) {
        $user_id = wp_create_user(WP_ADMIN_USERNAME, WP_ADMIN_PASSWORD, WP_ADMIN_EMAIL);
        if (!is_wp_error($user_id)) {
            $user = new WP_User($user_id);
            $user->set_role('administrator');
            echo 'Admin user created successfully.';
        } else {
            echo 'Error: ' . $user_id->get_error_message();
        }
    } else {
        echo 'User already exists.';
    }
} else {
    echo 'Missing user details in wp-config.php.';
}

  Step 5: Execute the Script Visit https://yourdomain.com/add_admin_user.php in a browser. If set up correctly, this will create a new admin user.   Step 6: Delete the Script For your website’s safety, delete add_admin_user.php immediately after use. Leaving it accessible is a major security risk.   Final Thoughts This FTP-based method is great for recovering access or resolving user issues. Just remember to delete the script after execution and always back up your site before making changes. Helpful Links:

• WordPress Admin Role
• WordPress Tutorials – WPBeginner
• WordPress Developer Resources