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Learn about the differences in Permission setting / User Roles in WordPress. When adding a new user in WordPress, you can assign them as a Follower, Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator. This is very useful when you hire other people to work on your website.
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Summary:
- Administrator
- Full power and authority over the website.
- Can do anything on the website.
- Note: Do NOT add another Administrator!
- Editor
- Can create, edit, publish, or delete any post or page.
- Author
- Can create, edit, publish, or delete only their OWN post or page.
- Contributor
- Can create their own posts, but these are moderated and can only be published once approved.
- Follower
- No editing privileges.
You can also refer to this page for more useful information about WordPress User Roles.
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