Prestashop How To Change Admin Folder Name

Changing the admin folder name in PrestaShop is a common security step. Here’s the correct and safe way to do it.

🔹 Why Change Admin Folder Name?

• Prevent brute-force attacks
• Hide default /admin URL
• Improve basic security

🔹 Step-by-Step: Change Admin Folder Name

✅ 1. Locate Your PrestaShop Root

Go to your hosting (like File Manager or FTP):

/public_html/

You will see something like:

admin123abc

👉 PrestaShop already creates a random admin folder during install.

✅ 2. Rename the Admin Folder

Just rename it to something unique:

admin123abc → mysecurepanel

✔ Example:

/public_html/mysecurepanel

✅ 3. Access New Admin URL

Now open:

https://yourdomain.com/mysecurepanel

👉 Your old /admin or previous URL will NOT work anymore.

⚠️ Important Things to Check

✔ Update Bookmark

• Save the new admin URL

✔ Clear Cache (if issue)

Delete:

/var/cache/prod
/var/cache/dev

✔ Check .htaccess (rare case)

Normally no change needed, but if login fails:

• Regenerate .htaccess from:
  Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO

🔹 If You Forgot Admin Folder Name

Check via:

• FTP / File Manager
• Look for folder starting with admin

🔹 Advanced (Extra Security Tips)

• Use strong password
• Enable 2FA (via module)
• Restrict admin by IP (in .htaccess)

Example:

Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from YOUR_IP

🔹 Important Warning

❌ Do NOT rename:

• /classes
• /controllers
• /modules

Only rename the admin folder