2. WORDPRESS: administrative user management

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ADDING A NEW ADMIN USER:
1. Login to your admin tools.
2. On left column click on USERS box.
3. Click on ADD NEW.
4. Fill out the form and from the ROLE drop down menu select ‘ADMINISTRATOR’ then submit.

*NOTE: For security purposes, please ensure that you do NOT use common usernames like the following: admin, administrator, info, sales, support. These are common admin usernames that hackers attempt. It is suggested you use your first name and last initial, or first initial and last name, or similar unique username.

Your new user is ready to go and will receive an email with instructions for login.

MANAGING USERS:
1. Login to your admin tools.
2. On left column click on USERS box.
3. Mouse over the username and click EDIT button next to user of choice.
4. Adjust as desired and submit.

CHANGE PASSWORD:
1. Login to your admin tools.
2. On left column click on USERS box.
3. Mouse over your username and click EDIT link OR on left side click on YOUR PROFILE link.
4. Scroll to bottom of page, enter new password, confirm password and submit.

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