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Seamless Login from User Portal to WordPress
Seamless login allows you to login from the WP Engine User Portal to your WordPress admin area with just one click. Learn how to use this feature.
Add WordPress Admin User with phpMyAdmin
You can create a new WordPress admin user directly from the database. Use this method if you need to add a new user to the site without having to sign in to the WordPress dashboard. Add WordPress Admin Open the User Portal Select the Environment name to edit Click phpMyAdmin at the top Select your…
About ORDER BY RAND()
Learn about the option to enable ORDER_BY_RAND() in MySQL queries, why we disable it by default, and important performance information to know when using it.
Move a Domain Between Environments
Learn how to move your domain from one environment to another. Follow these steps to ensure all steps are done correctly and ensure minimal downtime.
PHP Editor Errors in WordPress 4.9+
We explain the “Unable to communicate back with site” loopback error in your WordPress Admin Dashboard PHP editor pages and which plugins can cause it.
Reset a WordPress Admin Password
Learn how to reset your password the traditional way through email, and through the database if your wp-admin isn’t accessible.
‘WP Engine Quick Links’ Menu
WP Engine has created a handy toolbar that can be found in the admin header bar of your site. While some people may want to this toolbar to display, others may choose to have it disabled or only display for users of a specific role. Learn how to enable and disable this tool.
Server and Browser Cache
Caching can make your site fast but seeing your changes quickly can be difficult. Learn about WP Engine server caching and how to purge cache.
Strong Passwords for WordPress Admins
Learn how to choose a strong password to protect your site. The use of a strong, unique password is one of the most important things a WordPress user can do to keep attackers from gaining access to their site.
WordPress Multisite
Find out what WordPress Multisite is, how it works, and how to manage it. We also cover steps to convert to multisite and how to disable multisite.
