To create a user account in WordPress, you will primarily work within your site's administrative dashboard. This process involves navigating the menu, filling out required details, and assigning a role to the new user.
Steps to Add a New User
Adding a user in WordPress is a straightforward process based on accessing the backend of your site:
- Visit your site's dashboard. This is the central administration area where you manage all aspects of your WordPress website.
- On the left-side navigation menu within the dashboard, locate and click on Users. A submenu will appear.
- From the submenu, select Add New User. This action will take you to a form where you can input the new user's details.
- Fill out all required fields on the Add New User form with the appropriate information for the user you are creating. Crucially, you must also select their role. The chosen role is essential as it determines the level of permission their account will have, controlling what they can and cannot do on your site.
Optional User Details
While certain fields are required to create the account and assign permissions, you have the option to provide additional information for the user profile:
- You may wish to include their first name and last name.
- You can add their website URL.
- You might include a custom message within their profile details.
Completing these steps will successfully create a new user account on your WordPress site with the specified information and permissions.
