How Do I Add/Manage Users to My WordPress Website?

To add/manage a user on your WordPress website, your account must have an administrator role.

Adding a User

  1. Navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard of your website by going to yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.
  2. In the left hand menu, click on “Users”.
  3. All of the current users will be listed here. Click on “Add User” in the top menu.
  4. Enter the users details and select the role for the user.
  5. Click “Add User” to save the user.

Managing Users

  1. Navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard of your website by going to yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.
  2. In the left hand menu, click on “Users”.
  3. Here, all users will be listed. Click on the username of the user you want to modify.
  4. Modify the users details here.
  5. Click “Update User” to save the user.

Delete Users

  1. Navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard of your website by going to yourwebsite.com/wp-admin.
  2. In the left hand menu, click on “Users”.
  3. Hover over the user you want to delete. Click Delete.
  4. Click “Confirm Deletion” to delete the user.

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Updated on: 09/04/2025 by Cameron W