Resetting the admin password can be essential for a variety of reasons, such as loss of the original password or security measures. Depending on whether or not you have SMTP details configured, the steps vary. Below are the detailed instructions for both scenarios.
Scenario 1: SMTP Details Are Configured
Access Global Settings: Log in to the admin panel and head over to global settings.
Navigate to Configuration: From there, proceed to the “Configuration” menu.
Email Settings: Click on “Email Settings” within the Configuration menu.
Update SMTP Details: If needed, you can update your SMTP details here. Usually, a password reset email will be sent based on these settings.
Scenario 2: SMTP Details Are NOT Configured
If you find yourself unable to log in and haven’t configured SMTP details, you can manually reset the password as follows:
Access PHPMyAdmin: Log into your PHPMyAdmin account, accessible from your cPanel or Plesk dashboard.
Navigate to Database: Open the database where your affiliate script resides.
Find Users Table: Locate the table named “Users” within the database.
Locate Admin User Record: Search for the admin user with an ID of 1.
Edit Password Field: Find the field named “Password.”
Replace Password: Replace the current password hash with 7479305b3e914c467c0cb2eba57b352b58e1ff37.
Log In: Now, you can log in to the admin panel using the reset password: admin2018$.
Summary
Whether you’ve configured SMTP or not, resetting the admin password is a straightforward process if you follow these guidelines. For further assistance, feel free to contact support.