How to Add a New WordPress User

By Kyle Bowman | December 14, 2015

A new users to your WordPress site can be created by anyone with an administrative account by following these steps:

Step 1: Access the WordPress Admin Panel

To add a new WordPress user, first login to your admin panel. Then, navigate to Users in your admin panel.

Select Add New.

Step 2: Fill Out User Information

Next, fill out the user information as follows:

Username:
E-mail:
First Name:
Last Name:
Website: *This can be left blank.
Password:
Role:

Step 3: Add New User

Select Add New User.

You’re done!

The user you added will receive an email notification that an account has been created for them. This email will contain instructions that they can follow to access the site.