This guide will show you how to add new users, assign roles, enable user registration, create a registration page, delete users, and send password reset links
➕ How to Add a New User
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
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From the left menu, go to Users > Add New.
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Fill in the following details:
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Username
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Email Address
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(Optional) First and Last Name
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(Optional) Website
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Choose a User Role:
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Administrator
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Editor
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Author
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Contributor
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Subscriber
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Check the box to Send the user a notification email.
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Click Add New User.
👤 User Roles Explained
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Administrator: Full access to all site settings and content.
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Editor: Can manage and publish any posts or pages.
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Author: Can publish and manage their own posts.
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Contributor: Can write posts but not publish them.
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Subscriber: Can only manage their profile and receive updates.
🔓 Enable or Disable User Registration
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Go to Settings > General.
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Check the box next to "Anyone can register". If you don't want anyone to register, leave it unchecked.
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Set the New User Default Role (usually Subscriber).
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Click Save Changes.
🗑️ How to Delete a User
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Go to Users > All Users.
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Hover over the user you want to remove and click Delete.
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Choose what to do with their content (assign to another user or delete it).
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Confirm the deletion.
🔐 How to Send a Password Reset Link
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Go to Users > All Users.
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Hover over the user and click Edit.
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Scroll down and click Send Password Reset.
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The user will receive an email with a reset link.
✅ Alternatively, users can go to:
https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword
...and enter their email to request a reset link.
🙋 Need Help?
If you need help managing users or setting up a registration system, feel free to contact our support team or refer to additional documentation.