i made a new user account and now i cant sign into it

Troubleshooting Login Issues with a New WordPress User Account

Creating new user accounts in WordPress is a common task for site administrators, whether for managing content, testing features, or delegating responsibilities. However, sometimes users encounter difficulties logging into newly created accounts, especially after modifying user roles such as upgrading a user to an administrator. If you find yourself unable to access a new user account despite it showing the sign-in interface, this guide will help you understand potential causes and provide steps to resolve the issue.

Scenario Overview

Imagine you’ve recently created a new user account on your WordPress site and changed its role to ‘Administrator’ to troubleshoot or fix issues with your main account. However, upon attempting to sign in to this new account, you encounter a process that begins with the sign-in screen appearing, followed by a loading screen, and then returning you to the sign-in page without granting access. Repeated attempts yield the same results, and clicking the sign-in button after the loading screen does nothing. Your primary concern is regaining access to this account to revert it to its previous role or adjust its permissions as needed.

Understanding Potential Causes

Several factors could contribute to this login issue:

1. Caching and Browser Issues: Cached pages or cookies can interfere with login processes.
2. Plugin Conflicts: Security or cache plugins might prevent proper login or session management.
3. Incorrect User Role Changes: The role modification process may not have completed as intended.
4. Corrupted User Metadata: Corrupted user data can lead to login failures.
5. Server or Hosting Environment Problems: Server misconfigurations, file permissions, or resource limitations may impact authentication.
6. Missing or Improperly Configured Cookies/Security Settings: Security plugins or settings may block login sessions.

Steps to Troubleshoot and Resolve

1. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies:
   Start with the simplest step. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then attempt to log in again.

2. Try Incognito or Private Browsing Mode:
   Use a different browser or incognito/private mode to rule out browser-specific issues.

3. Disable Plugins Temporarily:
   Access your site via FTP or your hosting file manager, navigate to the wp-content/plugins directory, and temporarily rename it (e.g., plugins_backup) to disable all plugins.

4. Check if you can log in now.
5. If successful, re-enable plugins one by one to