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How to Change Your WordPress Admin Email

Use this guide when you need to change the WordPress admin email on a generated 1ClickWebsite site.


Before you start


You need WordPress admin access for the site.


This changes the WordPress administration email inside that site. It does not change your 1ClickWebsite account email or billing email.


How to change the admin email


1. Open the plugin installer


Log in to WordPress admin, then go to Plugins > Add Plugin.


Open the plugin installer.


2. Install the helper plugin


Search for Change Admin Email Without Outbound Email and install the Change Admin Email plugin shown below.


Install the helper plugin.


3. Activate the plugin


Click Activate.


Activate the plugin.


4. Open General settings


Go to Settings > General.


Open General settings.


5. Enter the new admin email


Update Administration Email Address to your preferred email address.


Enter the new admin email.


6. Save the change


Click Save Changes, then check Settings > General to confirm the new email is shown.


Save the change.


Notes


After saving, check Settings > General to confirm the new administration email is shown.


If you cannot access WordPress admin or the email still does not update, contact support so the specific site can be reviewed.

Updated on: 28/09/2026

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