If your custom admin path (the one you set to replace wp-admin) redirects to the homepage when you’re not logged in, the Hide the New Admin Path option is active. This option hides the custom admin path from non-logged-in users, so accessing it before logging in redirects to the front page.
Use the custom login path first
This is the intended behavior when Hide the New Admin Path is active. You need to log in through your custom login path first (for example, yourdomain.com/my-login), then access the admin dashboard. The custom admin path only works for already-authenticated users. This prevents bots from discovering your admin area even if they find the custom path name.
Allow the custom admin path to redirect to login
If you want the custom admin path to redirect non-logged-in users to the login page (instead of the homepage), disable the Hide option:
- Go to WP Ghost > Change Paths > Admin Security.
- Switch off Hide the New Admin Path.
- Click Save.
With this option off, accessing the custom admin path while not logged in redirects to your login page. After logging in, you’re taken to the admin dashboard automatically.
Can’t access the admin dashboard at all
If you can’t log in through any path, use the Safe URL parameter to temporarily bypass WP Ghost’s path changes, or follow the emergency disable guide to deactivate WP Ghost via FTP.