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WP-CLI: The Admin Lifeline When wp-login.php Fails
WP-CLI bypasses broken WordPress admin logins by directly accessing the database and filesystem via SSH. It can reset passwords, deactivate problematic plugins, and create new admin accounts without touching wp-login.php. This tool is essential for recovering sites when plugin bugs or security misconfigurations lock out administrators.
Meridian48 take
While WP-CLI is a powerful recovery tool, its reliance on SSH access means it won't help if server-level access is also compromised.
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