I accidentally deleted core wp_admin file using a plugin.

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  woodmacstore · Member · Apr 27, 2025 at 8:34 pm

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  I was attempting to manually update WordPress however I’m extremely new to how it functions and how everything works. I don’t have a host and I believe I don’t have a FTP credential. I tried using FileZilla however I couldn’t complete a connection as I’m assuming I don’t have FTP credentials since they have to be created manually? I watched a YouTube video and it showed me an option to download a plugin (file manager with the WP logo) and demonstrated the deletion of wp_admin and addition of the new one from a zip file. When I attempted to do the same, the dashboard disappeared immediately after wp_admin deletion and now I have no access to it and my website is down, and I understand it’s a consequence of deleting that folder.

  Is there any way to restore my site or reinstall the wp_admin? Any advice would help. As mentioned I’m very new to this so if there’s any measures that need to be taken on my end, I’d appreciate details.