Title: wp-admin to admin
Last modified: August 19, 2016

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# wp-admin to admin

 *  [zememe](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zememe/)
 * (@zememe)
 * [15 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-to-admin/)
 * Is there way to change wp-admin just to admin,
 * [http://www.sitename.com/wp-admin](http://www.sitename.com/wp-admin)
 * to
 * [http://www.sitename.com/admin](http://www.sitename.com/admin)
 * I think that I saw that I need to change prefix table from “wp_” to something?
 * Am I on correct path?

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 *  [zach.murphy3](https://wordpress.org/support/users/zachmurphy3/)
 * (@zachmurphy3)
 * [15 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-to-admin/#post-1638223)
 * Idk, try changing the directory of wp-admin to admin. Just in case, backup your
   WP files first.
 *  [Len](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lenk/)
 * (@lenk)
 * [15 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-to-admin/#post-1638240)
 * Hi zememe. I suppose it’s technically possible to do what you want however that
   folder is referenced in numerous files. They would all have to be changed. You
   could speed up the process with a “text replace” utility like wingrep I guess
   but as soon as you update WordPress all the changes will be lost. Another possible
   option would be a little redirection magic in the root `.htaccess` file.
 * I’m curious though, why do you want to change the folder name? Security? As long
   as you have a good strong password and proper permissions you have nothing to
   worry about.
 * Might want to review [Hardening WordPress](http://codex.wordpress.org/Hardening_WordPress)
   for some great tips.
 *  Moderator [Ipstenu (Mika Epstein)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ipstenu/)
 * (@ipstenu)
 * 🏳️‍🌈 Advisor and Activist
 * [15 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-to-admin/#post-1638277)
 * Don’t just rename the folder, that will break things.
 *  [Len](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lenk/)
 * (@lenk)
 * [15 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-to-admin/#post-1638285)
 * Yup. Personally I wouldn’t change it. It’s just too much hassle for the perceived
   benefit.

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 * In: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/)
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 * Last reply from: [Len](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lenk/)
 * Last activity: [15 years, 9 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-admin-to-admin/#post-1638285)
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