How to manage WordPress users 

Managing WordPress users involves tasks such as creating new users, assigning roles, updating user information, and handling user permissions. Here’s a guide on how to manage users in WordPress: 

1. Access User Management:

• Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard. 
• Navigate to “Users” on the left-hand menu. 

2. Add a New User:

• Click on “Add New” at the top of the Users page. 
• Fill in the required fields, including username, email, password, and role. 
• Assign a role based on the user’s responsibilities (e.g., Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber). 
• Click “Add New User.” 

3. Edit User Information:

• In the Users list, find the user you want to edit and click on their username. 
• Update the necessary information and click “Update User.” 

4. User Roles:

• Understand different user roles: 
• Administrator: Full control over the site. 
• Editor: Can publish and manage posts and pages, including others’ content. 
• Author: Can publish and manage their posts. 
• Contributor: Can write and manage their posts but cannot publish. 
• Subscriber: Can only manage their profile. 

5. Change User Role:

• Edit the user as mentioned above. 
• In the “Role” dropdown, select the new role. 
• Click “Update User.” 

6. Delete a User:

• In the Users list, hover over the user you want to delete. 
• Click “Delete” and confirm the action. 

7. Bulk Actions:

• On the Users page, you can select multiple users and apply bulk actions like delete or change roles. 

8. User Profile:

• Users can edit their profiles by clicking on “Your Profile” under the “Users” menu. 
• They can change their display name, email, password, and more. 

9. Password Resets:

• As an administrator, you can reset a user’s password. 
• Go to the Users page, find the user, and click “Generate Password” or use the “Lost your password?” link on the login page. 

10. User Plugins:

• Consider using plugins for more advanced user management features. 
• Plugins like “User Role Editor” or “Members” can provide additional control. 

11. Multisite Users:

• If using WordPress Multisite, user management may have some differences. Navigate to the Network Admin > Users. 

Always exercise caution when managing users, especially when changing roles or deleting accounts, as these actions can affect the functionality and security of your WordPress site. Regularly review and update user roles to ensure proper access control.