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title: Adding user in WordPress
description: "Adding a user in WordPress is a straightforward process that allows multiple individuals to contribute to a single WordPress site with different access levels and capabilities. #### Step 1: Access the WordPress Admin Dashboard Firstly, log into your WordPress site’s…"
url: "https://support.spacetree.org/docs/adding-user-in-wordpress/"
updated: "2023-10-03"
category: Starter Plan
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# Adding user in WordPress

Adding a user in WordPress is a straightforward process that allows multiple individuals to contribute to a single WordPress site with different access levels and capabilities.

#### Step 1: Access the WordPress Admin Dashboard

Firstly, log into your WordPress site’s admin dashboard. The URL typically follows this structure: `http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin`.

#### Step 2: Navigate to the 'Users' Section

On the left sidebar of the dashboard, locate and click on the 'Users' tab.

#### Step 3: Add New User

Under the 'Users' section, click the 'Add New' button. This action directs you to the 'Add New User' page.

#### Step 4: Fill in User Details

Complete the required fields on the 'Add New User' page:

- **Username**: Enter a unique username for the new user.
- **Email**: Provide a valid email address.
- **First Name** & **Last Name**: (Optional) Enter the user's first and last names.
- **Website**: (Optional) Add the user’s website URL if applicable.
- **Password**: Create a strong, secure password. Users can change this later.
- **Send User Notification**: Check this box to send the new user an email about their account.

#### Step 5: Assign Role and Add User

Assign a role to the new user from the 'Role' dropdown menu. Once assigned, click the 'Add New User' button to complete the process.

### User Roles and Capabilities

WordPress offers different user roles with distinct capabilities:

- **Administrator**: Has access to all administrative features.
- **Editor**: Can publish and manage posts, including others’ posts.
- **Author**: Can publish and manage their own posts.
- **Contributor**: Can write and manage their own posts but cannot publish them.
- **Subscriber**(student): Can only manage their profile.
- **Teacher**(student): Can only evaluate students' tests.
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### Support and Further Reading

For more detailed support and advanced user management options, refer to the official [WordPress Codex](https://codex.wordpress.org/).

Should you encounter issues or require further assistance, consider reaching out to the [WordPress Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/).

### Document History and Versioning

- Version 1.0: Initial release
- Version 1.1: Updated for clarity and conciseness