How to add a new WordPress admin user on a self-hosted site

If you need to add another administrator to your WordPress site, you can do so by following these steps:

Log in to your WordPress site.
Click on the Users menu item in the left-hand sidebar.



Click on the Add New button.



Enter the new user's details, like Username, Email Address.



Select the role as Administrator from the drop-down menu.
Click on the Add New User button to create the new user account.

The new user will receive an email notification with a link to activate their account. Once they have activated their account, they will be able to log in to the WordPress admin area using their username and password.

Updated on: 23/11/2023