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WordPress user

Quick answer · What is WordPress user?

An account recognized by a WordPress installation, with a role and profile information.

Concept reference: WordPress: Roles and capabilities
IN PRACTICE

WordPress user: an example

Each contributor signs in through an individual account so access can be reviewed separately.

KEEP IN MIND

The distinction that matters

Sharing one administrator login makes ownership and access review harder; use distinct accounts where appropriate.

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What is a practical example of WordPress user?

Each contributor signs in through an individual account so access can be reviewed separately.

Why can sharing one administrator login complicate access reviews?

Sharing one administrator login makes ownership and access review harder; use distinct accounts where appropriate.

Which concepts should I read alongside WordPress user?
  • WordPress role: A named collection of capabilities assigned to a user account.
  • Multi-factor authentication: Authentication requiring evidence from more than one category of factor, such as something known and something possessed.

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