To add an administrator in WordPress, you can follow these steps:
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard using your admin credentials.
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Once you're logged in, navigate to the "Users" section on the left-hand side of the dashboard menu and click on "Add New."
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On the "Add New User" page, fill in the required information for the new administrator:
- Username: Enter a unique username for the new administrator.
- Email: Provide the email address associated with the new administrator's account.
- First Name and Last Name: Optionally, enter the administrator's first and last name.
- Website: If applicable, add the administrator's website URL.
- Password: Set a password for the new administrator. You can either generate a strong password automatically or manually enter one.
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User Role: From the "Role" dropdown menu, select "Administrator." This role has full access and control over the WordPress site.
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Send User Notification: You can check the box to send a notification email to the new administrator, containing their login information and a link to set their password.
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Optional Additional Fields: Depending on your WordPress installation and active plugins, you may have additional fields or options to set for the new administrator, such as custom user metadata or profile settings. Fill in any relevant information as required.
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Once you've entered all the necessary details, click on the "Add New User" button to create the administrator account.
WordPress will create the new administrator account with full access and control privileges. The new administrator can then log in to the WordPress site using their username or email address and the provided password.
It's important to be cautious when granting administrator access to users. Administrator-level access allows complete control over the website, including the ability to modify settings, install plugins and themes, and make critical changes. Only assign administrator roles to trusted individuals who require extensive control over the WordPress site.
