Wp-admin

## What Is /wp-admin in WordPress?

The `/wp-admin` directory is the gateway to your WordPress site's admin dashboard-the control center where you manage everything from posts and pages to themes, plugins, users, and site settings[2][4][11]. After logging in, you access a left-hand menu for navigating content, comments, media, appearance, and more, plus a top admin bar for quick actions like adding posts or visiting your site[3][6][8][9].

**Key Features:**
- Create and edit posts, pages, and media
- Manage themes, plugins, and site updates
- Moderate comments and users
- Customize site settings and appearance
- Access tools and reports

**Security Note:**  
Because `/wp-admin` is a common target for attacks, best practices include changing the login URL, enabling two-factor authentication, limiting login attempts, and restricting access by IP or password-protecting the directory[7][10][12].