How to change an admin email address without access to the original email address

[dbryson@…]

I am trying to change my admin address. I keep getting a note that says a confirmation email will be sent. However, after much research I have learned the confirmation email is being sent to the email address that I want changed. That email address no longer exists. How can I get this email address changed , there has to be an alternative solution.

Thanks for your help.

[anant101289]

Hello @dbrysonpatientadherencecom,

The confirmation email sent to the new admin email address for confirmation purpose.So you don't require old email credentials. you need only new email credentials.

you can check attached screenshot.

​https://prnt.sc/q23l72

There are several methods to change admin email.

First to change admin email using phpmyadmin

1) Log into the database. phpMyAdmin is a good choice.
2) Locate the wp_options table.
3) Near the top locate the admin_email option
4) Edit the option_value field with the new email. This can be done either inline, or by editing depending on your version of phpMyAdmin.
5) Save your work if it wasn’t auto-saved

Second method is you can directly access to yoursitename/wp-admin/options.php

you can find admin_email and admin_new_email fields.you can edit accordingly your needs.

i think above suggestions need helpful to you.

Thanks & Regards.

[SergeyBiryukov]

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