Why did the name of my blog change?
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When I go to my blogs or the dash board another name appears – it is not the name of my blog, it is the name of someone else who has a wordpress blog. I changed my password, double checked all the settings and even set a new picture but it is still the wrong name. How do I fix this? Will this affect the way people see my blog or search for it?
The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Is this the blog you mean?
http://clisawork.wordpress.com/
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yes – the name appears differently in the dashboard and in in the myblogs page. It says Peter Kaimenyi.
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Go to your email program and change the password to a very difficult one because that’s how many hackers gain access to blogs.
1. If you can log-in go here > Users > All Users and delete any user that does not belong there.
2. Disable post by email > http://en.support.wordpress.com/post-by-email/
3. Disable post by voice > http://en.support.wordpress.com/post-by-voice/
4. Change your blog password to a very difficult one > http://en.support.wordpress.com/passwords/#change-your-password
5. Use a secure, encrypted connection to connect to your Dashboard. Under Users → Personal Settings, check the box that says “Always use HTTPS when visiting administration pages, and click Save Changes.
6. Set up two step authentication http://en.support.wordpress.com/security/two-step-authentication/
Then read this please knowing that blogs don’t get hacked when security protocols are followed. > http://en.support.wordpress.com/security/
P.S. I flagged this for Staff follow-up.
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Thank you – I have already changed my wordpress password, now I will change my email address password as well and follow these stops. You have been very helpful!
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You’re welcome. I’ve reached the end of what I can do for you but Staff will give you a hand with this when they can.
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the name appears differently in the dashboard and in in the myblogs page. It says Peter Kaimenyi.
Would you mind taking a screenshot of where you’re seeing this?
Here’s a guide on how to make a screenshot, if you’re not sure: http://en.support.wordpress.com/make-a-screenshot/
You can upload the screenshot in your Media Library so I can see it. Thanks.
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Thank you so much for your reply. This problem has unexpectedly fixed itself, much to my amazement. These things don’t usually fix themselves. The correct name has been restored. I have changed all my passwords, however. I don’t know why this happened, and hopefully it will never happen again! Thank you again for looking into this for me. My experience at wordpress has been nothing but positive.
Thank you!
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I’m glad things are back to normal! If it happens again, feel free to take a screenshot and I’m glad to have another look.
Happy blogging, Lisa!
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