How to Manage Users in WordPress

WordPress allows you to create and manage multiple user accounts, each with different levels of access. This is useful for administrators, editors, authors, contributors, developers, or anyone who needs access to your site.

This guide explains how to add, edit, delete, and assign roles to users in the latest version of WordPress.

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1. Access the Users Section

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
2. Click Users in the left-hand menu.

Here you will see a list of all users registered on your site.

• Administrators – full access
• Editors – manage all content
• Authors – publish their own posts
• Contributors – write drafts only
• Subscribers – basic profile only

You can change user roles at any time.

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2. Creating a New User

1. Click Add New at the top of the Users page.
2. Enter the user’s:
   • Username (cannot be changed later)
   • Email address
   • First and last name (optional)
   • Website (optional)
3. Choose whether to send the user a welcome email with login instructions.
4. Select the user’s Role (Administrator, Editor, etc.).
5. Click Add New User.

The new user account is now active and can log in using their credentials.

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3. Editing an Existing User

To edit a user:

1. Go to Users → All Users.
2. Hover over the user you want to modify.
3. Click Edit.

You can change:

• User name (display only)
• Contact info
• Profile picture (via Gravatar)
• Password
• Role or privileges

Remember: usernames cannot be changed once created.

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4. Deleting a User

When you delete a user, WordPress will ask what to do with their content:

• Delete All Content – removes all posts and pages created by that user
• Attribute Content to Another User – reassigns their posts to someone else

To delete a user:

1. Go to Users → All Users.
2. Hover over the user.
3. Click Delete.
4. Select how to handle their content.
5. Confirm deletion.

The user account is now removed successfully.

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5. Tips for Managing Users Safely

• Only assign Administrator role to trusted individuals.
• Use Editor or Author roles for content creators.
• Force strong passwords to improve security.
• Use plugins like WP Mail SMTP if user emails aren't being delivered.
• Enable two-factor authentication for admins and editors.

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