WordPress Login & access

This page collects knowledge base articles about login and access issues in WordPress. Situations where you cannot log in, are redirected back to the login screen, or lose access to wp-admin, with or without a clear error message.

Each article explains what the issue usually means, the most common causes, and how to recognize whether the problem lives inside WordPress or outside of it.

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  1. Cannot log in to WordPress – what does it mean?

    Not being able to log in to your own WordPress site (`wp-admin`) is frustrating. In this article I explain the symptoms you can recognize and the most common causes so you can see where the issue sits.

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  2. WordPress login redirect loop – why does it happen?

    A WordPress login redirect loop is an endless redirect loop during login. In this article I explain how to recognize it, the most common causes, and when the issue is likely outside WordPress.

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  3. No access to wp-admin – without an error

    You try to log in to the WordPress admin area, but you’re redirected or see a blank page without an error message. In this article I explain the three categories of causes that usually sit behind this and how to recognize them.

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  4. Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page – explained

    You log in and see the message “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page.” I explain when this appears, what it means, and why it’s a deliberate security measure.

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  5. Cookies are blocked or not supported in WordPress

    Can’t log in because WordPress says cookies are blocked? In this article I explain what cookies and sessions do, how to recognize the problem, and which causes usually sit behind the message.

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  6. WordPress admin stuck loading after login

    You log in, but the dashboard never appears and the page keeps loading. In this article I explain how to recognize the issue and the most common causes behind it.

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  7. Password reset not working in WordPress

    You click “Forgot password” but no reset email arrives. In this article I explain why the reset process sometimes fails and how to recognize the symptoms.

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  8. 403 Forbidden on wp-admin – no access

    A 403 Forbidden on `wp-admin` means the server understands the request but refuses access. In this article I explain the most common causes and how to recognize them.

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WordPress login issues: what usually goes wrong?

Login and access issues in WordPress rarely have a single cause. They often result from a combination of settings, plugins, and environmental factors.

  • Redirect loops: you are sent back to the login screen immediately after logging in.
  • No access to wp-admin: you see an error message or a blank page after login.
  • User roles and permissions: your account exists but no longer has the expected access.
  • Cookies and sessions: login fails due to browser, cache, or session handling issues.
  • Security measures: blocks caused by security plugins, firewalls, or IP rules.

The articles above help you identify which type of login issue you're dealing with, making it easier to narrow down the underlying cause.

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