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User Management

Deleting Users

A comprehensive guide to safely removing user accounts from your WordPress website. Learn the step-by-step process of deleting users through the WordPress admin dashboard, including how to handle user content and confirm deletions. Perfect for website administrators looking to manage their user base effectively.

Updated 2 weeks ago

Step 1: Access the Users Section

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard

  2. Click on the Users tab in the left sidebar

  3. This will display a list of all users on your WordPress site

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Step 2: Initiate Deletion

  1. Locate the user you want to delete in the list

  2. Hover your cursor over the user's name

  3. Click the Delete link that appears below the user's name

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Step 3: Confirm Deletion

  1. A confirmation screen will appear

  2. You'll be asked to confirm that you want to delete the user

  3. You may also be prompted to choose what to do with the user's content:

    • Delete all content

    • Attribute content to another user

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Step 4: Complete the Process

  1. Make your selection regarding the user's content

  2. Click the Confirm Deletion button

  3. The user will be permanently removed from your WordPress site

Note: Administrator accounts can only be deleted by other administrators. If you're trying to delete your own account, you'll need another administrator to do it.

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