Add new writer on wp site
To add a new writer on a WordPress site, you'll need to create a new user account and assign them a role that allows them to contribute content. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Using the WordPress Admin Dashboard
- Log in to your WordPress site's admin dashboard.
- Click on Users in the left-hand menu.
- Click on Add New.
- Enter the new writer's details:
- Username: Choose a unique username for the new writer.
- Email: Enter the new writer's email address.
- Name: Enter the new writer's full name.
- Password: Enter a strong password for the new writer.
- Choose a Role for the new writer. You can choose from the following options:
- Subscriber: Can only view and comment on posts.
- Contributor: Can create and edit their own posts, but not publish them.
- Author: Can create, edit, and publish their own posts.
- Editor: Can create, edit, publish, and manage posts for others.
- Administrator: Has full control over the site.
- Click Add New User to create the new writer's account.
Method 2: Using the WordPress User Registration Plugin
If you have the WordPress User Registration plugin installed, you can use it to create a new user account. Here's how:
- Log in to your WordPress site's admin dashboard.
- Click on Users in the left-hand menu.
- Click on User Registration.
- Click on Add New User.
- Enter the new writer's details:
- Username: Choose a unique username for the new writer.
- Email: Enter the new writer's email address.
- Name: Enter the new writer's full name.
- Password: Enter a strong password for the new writer.
- Choose a Role for the new writer (same options as above).
- Click Add New User to create the new writer's account.
Assigning Roles and Permissions
Once you've created the new writer's account, you can assign them a role and set their permissions. To do this:
- Log in to your WordPress site's admin dashboard.
- Click on Users in the left-hand menu.
- Click on the new writer's username.
- Click on Edit.
- Choose a Role for the new writer (same options as above).
- Set their Capabilities by checking or unchecking the boxes next to each permission.
- Click Update to save the changes.
That's it! The new writer should now be able to log in and start contributing to your WordPress site.