Creating a new administrator user in WordPress is straightforward. We suggest following the steps to set up a temporary, self-expiring admin user. If installing plugins isn’t an option, follow the instructions below to add an admin user manually.
Adding a New Admin User on a Self-Hosted WordPress Site
- Log in to Your WordPress Website
Begin by logging into your WordPress site. Once logged in, you will be taken to your Dashboard. - Navigate to ‘Users’
On the left-hand side of the dashboard, locate the menu and click on ‘Users’. - Click ‘Add New’
Click the’ Add New’ button at the top of the ‘Users’ page.
- Complete the Form and Assign the Administrator Role
Fill out the necessary fields in the form and set the role to Administrator. If you’re creating this account for someone else, such as a support team, do not check the ‘Send User Notification’ box. - Click ‘Add New User’
Scroll down and click the ‘Add New User’ button to finalize the process. - Share Login Details Securely
If you’re setting up this account for someone to assist you, include the admin login URL and username in your email to them. Avoid sending the password via email; instead, they can use the password reset feature to generate their password.
Example:
- Login URL: http://example.com/wp-admin
- Username: SupportUser
- Don’t forget to delete the account once the support query is resolved!
