Guide: How to add new users to your WordPress website

Here’s how to add new users to your WordPress website.

Difficulty: Easy

Step 1. Login to your WordPress website

You can usually find the login page for your website on yourwebadress.com/wp-admin

Step 2. Click on "Users"

In the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen, press “Users“.

Step 3. Click on "Add new"

In the toolbar on the left-hand side of your screen, press “Users“.

Step 4. Fill in the details for the user you want to add

Fill in all the details for the user you want to give access to your website. Only “Username” and “Email” are required fields. The others are optional.

Make sure to select the right role for the user you’re adding.

If you keep the box for “Send User Notification” ticked, the user you’re adding will receive an email with the option to set a password.

Step 5. Click "Add New User"

That's it!

You should now see the new user in the list with users.

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