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'''1'''. Once you are logged in to [[cPanel]], go to '''phpMyAdmin''' located under the '''Databases''' section. phpMyAdmin is the tool that allows you to change the administrator's password together with other numerous things. | '''1'''. Once you are logged in to [[cPanel]], go to '''phpMyAdmin''' located under the '''Databases''' section. phpMyAdmin is the tool that allows you to change the administrator's password together with other numerous things. | ||
| − | '''2'''. Open the correct database and select the table '''jos_users'''. | + | '''2'''. '''Open the correct database''' and select the table '''jos_users'''. |
| − | '''3'''. Select the record for your administrator account. | + | '''3'''. '''Select''' the record for your '''administrator account'''. |
| − | '''4'''. Copy and paste a known MD5 hash. | + | '''4'''. '''Copy and paste''' a known MD5 hash. |
For example: | For example: | ||
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administrator = 200ceb26807d6bf99fd6f4f0d1ca54d4 | administrator = 200ceb26807d6bf99fd6f4f0d1ca54d4 | ||
| − | '''5'''. Save the record of your new Joomla password. | + | '''5'''. '''Save''' the record of '''your new Joomla password'''. |
| − | '''6'''. Point your browser to your site and log as the administrator using your new administrator's password. | + | '''6'''. Point your browser to your site and '''log in as the administrator''' using your new administrator's password. |
| − | '''7'''. You can convert a custom password to MD5 one using online tools (e.g. http://pajhome.org.uk/crypt/md5/) | + | '''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 enter your new Joomla password '''(not MD5 hashed)''' and choose '''MD5 from the drop-down menu''' next to the password field.</div> | ||
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