Changing your Magento 2 admin URL is one of the most important security measures you can take. By default, your admin panel is accessible at /admin/, which makes it vulnerable to brute force attacks.
Why Change Your Admin URL?
The default Magento 2 admin URL is well-known to hackers and bots. By changing it to a custom URL, you make your store much more secure against automated attacks.
How to Change Magento 2 Admin URL
There are two methods to change your admin URL in Magento 2:
Method 1: Using the Admin Panel
- Login to your Magento 2 Admin panel
- Go to Stores > Configuration > Advanced > Admin
- Expand the "Admin Base URL" section
- Enter your new custom admin URL in the "Custom Admin URL" field
- Click Save Config
Method 2: Using the Command Line
You can also change the admin URL using the Magento CLI with the following command:
Code implementation available in the full documentation.
Important Notes
- Make sure to save your new admin URL somewhere safe
- Clear your browser cache after making changes
- Keep backups of your configuration
- Test the new URL before notifying your team
Troubleshooting
If you're locked out after changing the URL, you can reset it using the command line or database configuration.