Editing or Removing Users in WordPress

As your team changes, you may need to update user details or remove accounts. WordPress makes this easy through the Users section.

Step 1 – Log in to WordPress

From WHMCS or /wp-admin, log in to your WordPress dashboard.

Step 2 – Go to the Users Section

In the left-hand WordPress menu, click Users → All Users.

Step 3 – Edit a User

1. Find the user you want to update.

2. Hover over their name and click Edit.

3. Update details like:

   • Email address

   • Display name

   • Role (Admin, Editor, etc.)

   • Password (scroll down to Account Management)

4. Scroll down and click Update User.

Step 4 – Remove a User

1. Hover over the user’s name and click Delete.

2. WordPress will ask what to do with their content:

   • Delete all content (removes their posts/pages).

   • Attribute content to another user (recommended).

3. Confirm deletion.

Step 5 – Save Changes

Once updated or deleted, you’ll see a confirmation message at the top of the page.

Additional Notes

• Always transfer content when removing a user so no pages or posts are lost.

• Limit Administrator access to only those who really need it.

• If a user leaves temporarily, you can also change their role to Subscriber instead of deleting them.