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Rename default “admin” User

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Renaming the legacy admin account can affect scripts, saved credentials, documentation, or operational habits that still reference that username. Confirm who uses the account and what username should replace it before making a change.

Description of the control

This control handles Rename default “admin” User on the Core Hardening page. The UI includes a text field for the replacement username.

In the provided HTML, the field is disabled and the status message says Legacy admin user not found. No rename is needed. That means the current captured UI state does not require a rename operation.

Procedure

  1. In WordPress admin, open Posture Management.
  2. Select Core Hardening.
  3. In the WordPress Interfaces section, locate Rename default “admin” User.
  4. Review the status shown under the field.
  5. If the field is enabled and a legacy admin account exists, enter the replacement username.
  6. Click Save changes.

Validation

After saving, reload Posture Management -> Core Hardening and confirm the current status shown under Rename default “admin” User.

In the provided UI state, validation is confirming that the message still says Legacy admin user not found. No rename is needed.

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