Updating Your WordPress Admin Email: 3 Simple Methods

When you first set up your WordPress website, the email address you provided (or the one automatically assigned by your hosting) becomes the central point of contact.¹ This email serves as both the website email address that visitors see and the admin user email address where you receive important updates.² Think of notifications for new user registrations, automatic software updates, and comments awaiting moderation – they all land in this inbox.

However, as your website evolves, you might find the need to change this administrative email. Perhaps you want a more professional-looking address associated with your domain, or maybe you prefer a dedicated email solely for website management, keeping your personal inbox clutter-free.

Fortunately, WordPress offers several straightforward ways to update your admin email address.³ Here are three common methods you can easily follow: