How to create users from the Wordpress administrator
On different occasions, we need to create new users to manage our WordPress due to the fact that we may need to grant access to a third party or because the WordPress site is managed by more than one person. In the following guide, we will show how to create WordPress users from the administrator account:
First of all, go to the left-hand column of the WordPress administrator panel. Go to "Users" and click on "Add New":
Next, the different options that need to be configured for the new user will appear, such as the username to assign (which will be used to log in) or the associated email address:
An important field is the "Role", as this is what allows you to assign user permissions:
- Subscriber: A user who can view content on the website, for example, if we require users to register to view our content. It is also useful when we build a website and want to show it to the final client (so they do not modify anything).
- Contributor: Can create their own posts but cannot publish them; these must be approved by an Administrator or Editor.
- Author: Can create and publish their own posts and does not need permission from other users.
- Editor: Can publish their own posts and pages and has access to content created by users of a “lower role”.
- Administrator: The user who can do everything. There should ideally be only one, and it is the only role capable of performing configuration tasks (plugins, themes, editing code, etc.).
Finally, click on "Add New User" to save the changes.
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