Credentials: Cutenews Default

Protect your admin directory by creating or editing .htaccess inside the folder containing admin.php:

AuthType Basic
AuthName "Restricted Area"
AuthUserFile /path/to/.htpasswd
Require valid-user

Create a .htpasswd file (use online generators or htpasswd command) with a different username/password from your CuteNews admin account. cutenews default credentials

| Platform | Security Features | Learning Curve | |----------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------| | WordPress | Auto-updates, strong password enforcement | Moderate | | Ghost | Built-in HTTPS, default creds not allowed | Low-Medium | | Statamic | File-based security, no default passwords | Medium | | Hugo (static) | No admin panel = no creds to steal | High | Protect your admin directory by creating or editing

If migration is not possible:

The default CuteNews admin panel is usually found at: Create a

The latest CuteNews version (2.1.2 as of 2025) has removed most hardcoded credentials and improved password hashing. Always download from the official source—many third-party sites bundle malware.