How do you change the admin password in OpenCart on Loopia hosting?

Changing the admin password in OpenCart (e-commerce platform) is done from the Users area in the admin interface. A strong password is recommended, and it is a good idea to change your password regularly.

Change the password

Follow these steps to update your OpenCart admin password from inside the admin interface.

  1. Click System -> Localisation -> Users.

OpenCart admin menu: System, Localisation, Users

Then choose edit.

OpenCart user list with the edit button for the admin user

Here you can choose a new password.

OpenCart edit user form with the password fields

Tips for a strong password

A strong OpenCart admin password should follow these basic rules.

  • More than 8 characters.
  • At least 1 number.
  • At least 1 capital letter.
  • Make sure it is not based on a known word.
  • Use special characters if the server supports it.

Examples

Examples of strong passwords:

cucWiUk5
etCib!twiwraj5
NyanuksAgyucVoc5

Examples of weak passwords:

summer
123456
pancakes

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