how can I get to my dashboard

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  cathyholden · Member · Nov 16, 2015 at 11:49 am

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  I’ve just set up a new WordPress account and begun a new blog, but when I log in to the account, there is no option to go to WP admin as I have had previously. The only way I can find to get to my dashboard is to go to ‘View site’ then scroll right down the page to get to Meta and then go to Site admin which is very convoluted.
  Is there some reason why the option of WP admin isn’t appearing?
  Thanks

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  dakisha · Member · Nov 16, 2015 at 12:35 pm

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  Hi!

  The easiest way to get to the wp-admin area of your blog is by appending /wp-admin to your blog’s URL:

  http://anamericaninlondonsite.wordpress.com/wp-admin

  And after logging in by using your WordPress.com details, you’ll access wp-admin area of your website.

  Also, could you include a screenshot of the page where the button to wp-admin area is missing?

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  cathyholden · Member · Nov 16, 2015 at 3:48 pm

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  Hi
  Thanks for replying. I don’t seem to have the ability to attach anything here, but using my other account the WP Admin appears right under View Site; with this one I just get ‘Stats’ underneath.

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  dakisha · Member · Nov 16, 2015 at 10:55 pm

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  You can use imgur to upload a screenshot and just add a URL to it in your reply. Or, you can upload the screenshot directly to your website and paste the link to the media file.

  If you are still having the same problem, just with this website, I suggest asking the staff to take a look at it and provide assistance:

  https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/#how-do-i-get-a-moderatorstaff-reply-for-my-question

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  cathyholden · Member · Nov 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm

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  Thanks – here is the screen shot of the missing WP Admin sidebar:
  http://imgur.com/IKzwkEh

  I was with a friend who had the same problem so I wondered if this is a new set up for WordPress…?

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  dakisha · Member · Nov 20, 2015 at 8:41 pm

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  Hm, missing WP Admin button shouldn’t be a feature! :)

  Have you tried clearing all browser cache and cookies and even using another browser?

  If you are still experiencing the same problem, I’d suggest trying to ping one of the staff members to take a look at this thread by following instructions from here:

  https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/#how-do-i-get-a-moderatorstaff-reply-for-my-question

  I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help!

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  dakisha · Member · Nov 21, 2015 at 11:33 pm

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  Follow up:

  It seems that it indeed is a feature for new blogs :(

  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/wtf-happened-to-wp-admindashboard-link?replies=4#post-2478375

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  cathyholden · Member · Nov 23, 2015 at 3:37 pm

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  Thanks so much for trying to find out all that for me – really helpful from you, not so much from WordPress!

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  dakisha · Member · Nov 23, 2015 at 4:05 pm

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  You are most welcome :)

  I have no doubt that WordPress has a master plan and they will improve user experience very soon!