How to reset admin password

Revision as of 12:34, 28 October 2011

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 '''7'''. You can convert a custom password to MD5 one using '''online tools''' (e.g. http://pajhome.org.uk/crypt/md5/)
-Alternatively you can enter your new Joomla password '''(not MD5 hashed)''' and choose '''MD5 from the drop-down menu''' next to the password field.</div>
+Alternatively you can reset the admin password using the following tips:
+'''1'''. Log in to cPanel and go to '''phpMyAdmin''' located under the '''Databases''' section.
+'''2'''. Open the needed database and select the table '''jos_users''' .
+'''3'''. Select the record for your administrator account
+'''4'''. Click on 'Edit Record'.
+'''5'''. Enter new Joomla password in the '''password''' field.
+'''6'''. Select '''MD5''' from the drop-down menu next to the admin password field.
+'''7'''. Save the new Joomla password record.</div>