WordPress User Roles and Permissions

WordPress User Roles and Permissions

WordPress lets you give each team member a role that controls what they can and cannot do. Giving everyone administrator access may seem simple, but it is a security and stability risk.

Matching roles to responsibilities keeps your site safer and reduces accidental mistakes.

The Built-In Roles

Each standard role grants a defined set of capabilities, from full control down to writing a single draft.

Principle of Least Privilege

Give each person the lowest level of access that still lets them do their job. A blogger rarely needs to install plugins or change site settings.

RoleCan doTypical user
AdministratorEverythingSite owner / us
EditorManage all contentContent manager
AuthorPublish own postsRegular contributor
ContributorWrite drafts onlyGuest writer
SubscriberManage own profileLogged-in reader

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should be an administrator?

As few people as possible — usually just the site owner and your support team. Extra admins increase risk.

If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.

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