Creating a new administrator user is easy in WordPress! In this quick tutorial, we’ll show you how to add a new WordPress admin user. Watch the video to learn how, or follow these simple steps.
Note: Please use caution when creating a new WordPress administrator, as they will have total access to your website. You should only create a new admin user if requested by support, or if your trusted web developer asks for one to be created.
How to Add a New WordPress Admin User in 10 Steps
- 1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard > Users > Add New
- 2. Enter your preferred username for the new admin user.
- 3. Enter the email address for the user.
- 4. Enter the first name.
- 5. Enter the last name.
- 6. Enter a website (optional).
- 7. Change the password (optional).
- 8. Send the new administrator an email (optional).
- 9. Change the role to administrator.
- 10. Click the Add New User button.
That’s it! After you have completed these steps, the new admin user can log in to your website with administrator privileges. You’ll see the new administrator user in the list of users on your WordPress website.
