- What is WP-admin
- WP-admin is WordPress's local administration panel accessible at localhost/wordpress/wp-admin/
- It serves as a dashboard for managing WordPress site settings and configuration
- Default admin password is 'admin', which needs to be changed in admin.php
- Access and Configuration
- WP-admin can be accessed through localhost/wp-admin or wp-admin.php
- Localhost acts as proxy and access control for specific site parts
- Default database access requires explicit permission from site owner
- Key Features
- Dashboard shows site activity, recent posts, and statistics
- Posts and Pages sections allow content creation and management
- Appearance menu enables theme customization and design changes
- Plugins menu manages add, activate, and deactivate functionality
- Security and Maintenance
- Regular updates and plugin installations are essential for security
- Strong passwords and regular backups recommended
- WordPress's BASE64-encoded root password should be used
- Access control features protect against unauthorized access