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Accessing your website dashboard to make changes

Your website runs on WordPress. WordPress is the system used to manage everything you see on the site. The dashboard is the private control area where those changes are made.

To access it, you log in to WordPress using a secure login page. After logging in, you arrive at the dashboard. This is where pages, text, images, and other content are edited.

This guide shows where that login page is, what details you need to enter, and what the dashboard looks like once you are inside. If logging in does not work, it also explains the usual reasons and what to check first.

Accessing Your Website Dashboard

Simple steps to open your website editor

In this part you will learn how to open the login page, enter your details and reach the WordPress dashboard where all page editing begins. You will also learn what to do if you cannot log in, how to reset a lost password and when you should contact your web designer for support.

Your web designer should give you your login details. These are usually sent after the website goes live. Keep them safe at all times.

Step 1
Open your browser.

Step 2
Type your website address followed by /wp-admin.
Example: yourwebsite.com/wp-admin

Step 3
You will see the WordPress login screen.
Enter your username and password exactly as they were given to you.

Step 4
Press Log In.

Step 5
Wait for the WordPress dashboard to load.
This is where you will manage and edit your pages.

If you forget your password, press Lost your password?.
If the page does not load at all, refresh your browser or contact your designer.

Make sure you type your username and password exactly as given, including capital letters. Remove any spaces before or after the text. If it still fails, use the reset link on the login page. If the password reset email does not arrive, check spam or ask your designer to confirm your account email. This ensures you always have secure access to your site when changes are needed.

This can happen if the internet is slow, the server is busy or your browser is holding old data. Refresh the page, try a different browser or open it in private mode. If it still does not load, your hosting provider might be doing short maintenance. Contact your designer or hosting support if the problem continues.

Yes. Use the “Lost your password?” link on the login page. Enter your email address and follow the instructions. Choose a strong new password and store it somewhere safe, as you will need it every time you edit your site.

Ask your web designer for your access details. They must provide you with a working username and password so you can update your own content. These details are normally shared once the website is live.

All changes happen inside the protected admin area. This keeps your website safe from unwanted edits and ensures your updates are saved correctly, tracked and recoverable if anything goes wrong.

This usually means your user role does not have permission to edit pages. WordPress has different access levels, such as Administrator, Editor, Author and Contributor. Only certain roles can see and edit the full list of pages. If your account was set with limited access, you will not see the Pages menu at all, or you may see only a few pages instead of the full list. This is not an error. It is a permission setting. Ask your web designer to check your user role and give you Editor or Administrator access if you need to manage all pages on the website. Once the correct role is assigned, the Pages section will appear in your dashboard and you will be able to edit your content.

2. Where to Locate Pages for Editing

How to reach the correct page quickly

In this part you will learn how to find the list of all pages inside WordPress, how to open the Pages menu from the left sidebar and how to choose the correct page you want to edit. This step helps you reach the content you want to change without touching anything else on the website.

How to Open the Page List

Step 1
Make sure you are logged in to the WordPress dashboard.

Step 2
Look at the left-hand menu.

Step 3
Find the item called Pages. Click it once.

Step 4
You will now see the full list of pages on your website.

Step 5
Find the page you want to edit. You can scroll or use the search bar at the top.

Step 6
Move your mouse over the page name and click Edit.

This will open the page in the WordPress editor.

This may be a browser issue. Refresh the dashboard or open the same link in a new tab. If it still does not open, clear your browser cache or try another browser. If the problem continues, your hosting may be running slow or doing maintenance, so wait a moment and try again.

If the Pages menu is missing, your account may not have the correct access level. WordPress roles like Author or Contributor cannot edit pages. You will need Editor or Administrator access. Ask your web designer to check your user role and update your permissions.

Use the search bar above the page list. Type one word from the title of the page. If the page still does not appear, check if it has a slightly different name than you expect. If you still cannot find it, ask your designer to confirm the correct page name.

Sometimes a website contains draft or old versions of pages. Look at the status next to the title. Only edit the page marked as Published unless your designer tells you otherwise. Editing the wrong version may cause your changes not to appear live.

Click the WordPress logo or the Dashboard link to return to the main menu. Then open Pages again. You can switch between pages at any time without losing saved work. If you made changes, click Update before leaving the editor.

3. Starting Page Editing

Clear steps to start editing your content

In this part you will learn how to open a page inside the WordPress editor so you can change text, headings, buttons and images. You will see how to enter the editing screen from the page list and how to make sure you are on the correct page before starting any changes.

How to Open the Page Editor

Step 1
Go to your WordPress dashboard and click Pages in the left menu.

Step 2
Find the page you want to edit.

Step 3
Move your mouse over the page title.

Step 4
Click Edit. This opens the page in the WordPress block editor.

Step 5
Wait a few seconds until all blocks load. You will now see the content of your page inside the editor.

Step 6
Before making changes, check the title at the top to confirm you opened the correct page.

You are now ready to begin editing.

Yes, sometimes it loads slowly, especially on pages with many images or advanced blocks. Wait a few seconds. If it still loads very slowly, refresh your browser or try another browser. Slow loading usually comes from hosting, not from anything you did.

This is usually a temporary browser or cache issue. Refresh the page. If it remains blank, close the tab and open it again from the Pages list. If the problem continues, disable browser extensions or try incognito mode. Your content is still safe.

Click the WordPress logo at the top-left or the Dashboard link on the left-hand menu. Then open Pages again. Always update your changes before leaving a page, otherwise your edits will not be saved.

Simple notices like “This block has changed” or “Settings updated” are normal. If you see a red or error message, refresh your browser. Most warnings are harmless and disappear once the page fully loads.

The editor shows a simplified version of your layout. The live website uses your full theme styling. This is normal. Colours, spacing and alignment often look slightly different in the editor but will appear correct on the live page. After editing, always check the live version in a new tab.

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