> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sandywp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Open wp-admin

> Open a SandyWP sandbox's WordPress admin with a magic login link or copied credentials.

The quickest way into a ready sandbox is **Auto Login**. SandyWP creates a login link and opens WordPress admin without asking you to type a password.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sandy-wp/QrIaogrIPttSMHEN/images/docs/site-details.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QrIaogrIPttSMHEN&q=85&s=06b960ec4e3042fbe1baa030f932e452" alt="Sandbox detail page showing the site URL, credentials, and Auto Login" width="1408" height="1056" data-path="images/docs/site-details.png" />

## Use Auto Login

On a `ready` sandbox, choose **Auto Login** in the dashboard or on the detail page. The link opens `wp-admin` as the sandbox administrator.

Treat a magic login link like a password. It works until the sandbox expires, so do not post it in a public channel or commit it to a repository.

## Copy a login link

Open the sandbox row's **…** actions menu and choose **Copy login link**. This creates a fresh link for another browser or a trusted teammate.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sandy-wp/QrIaogrIPttSMHEN/images/docs/copy-login-link.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QrIaogrIPttSMHEN&q=85&s=b08110ba39a85422bf171d97941c6a37" alt="The sandbox actions menu with Copy login link highlighted" width="1004" height="753" data-path="images/docs/copy-login-link.png" />

Anyone who opens the link receives administrator access while it remains valid. Share it only when that access is intended.

## Use the username and password

Choose **Copy site details** in the actions menu to copy the admin URL, username, and password together. Or open **Site settings** and reveal each value under **Site details**.

The administrator normally lives at `/wp-admin/`, and the default username is `admin`. Use [File Manager](/guides/file-manager) or [Database](/guides/database) once you are signed in.

## Troubleshooting

| Problem                       | What to check                                                                |
| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Auto Login is unavailable     | Wait until the sandbox is `ready`.                                           |
| A copied link no longer works | The sandbox may be deleted or expired. Create a new link from the dashboard. |
| You need more time            | Update the sandbox lifecycle before it expires.                              |
