Restore access

No more access to WordPress

A failed WordPress login can be caused by a changed password, a faulty extension, a problem with mail delivery, or unauthorized access.

I restore controlled access and use the database, files, and available logs to determine what triggered the change.

Elias Arndt, WordPress expert from Schleswig
Elias Arndt

WordPress security and technical support
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Possible symptoms

The following observations help narrow down the cause. A technical examination shows whether an attack has occurred.

The password is rejected

Even the known password does not allow you to log in, and resetting it does not help.

The password reset email is missing

The message does not arrive. Possible causes include a changed account address, a filter, or an error in mail delivery.

The account has fewer permissions

The login works, but previously available administration areas are missing from the backend. The assigned user role should be checked.

The account is not found

WordPress no longer recognizes the username or email address. The user table shows whether the account has been changed or removed.

How I restore access

1

Check existing access

Hosting, server, or database access is required. This allows the installation to be checked independently of the WordPress login.

2

Restore administrator access

The authorized account is reset via the database, or a controlled administrator account is created for the examination.

3

Clarify the cause and secure the site

I check user changes and available logs. If an infection is confirmed, the site is fully cleaned; if the cause is technical, the login is specifically secured.

Services and prices

Malware scan

50 €

plus VAT · one-time

If you commission the cleanup afterwards, the 50 € will be fully credited.

Fixed price

Cleanup

280 €

plus VAT · fixed price, scan included

Money-back guarantee: If the cleanup or restoration is unsuccessful, the cleanup fee paid will be refunded.

Ongoing support

from €65

per month, plus VAT.

Further terms and conditions:

  • All prices are plus 19 % VAT.
  • For work on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, a one-time weekend flat rate of €100 is charged.
  • The agreed response and restoration times apply Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • The restoration period begins as soon as all required access credentials are available.
  • I will clarify the effort required for multiple websites in one installation, multisite systems and WooCommerce shops with ongoing orders before starting. Additional costs will be agreed before commissioning.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reset the access myself?

Resetting via the database is technically possible. Create a backup beforehand and document the current state if unauthorized access is a possible cause.

A security plugin, a corrupted database table, or a failed update can also prevent login. The database and logs help distinguish between these causes.

If only access needs to be restored, I charge for the work by agreement and provide the cost estimate before starting. If an infection is confirmed, the complete cleanup costs 280 € net at a fixed price.

Restore WordPress access and investigate the cause

During the free initial consultation, we clarify the symptoms observed, the available access credentials and the sensible next step. If the cause is likely to lie outside WordPress, you will receive an appropriate assessment.

You can reach me Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Related topics: Unauthorized administrators in WordPress · WordPress hacked – what to do now · Remove a WordPress virus · WordPress no longer loads