WordPress powers almost half the world’s websites and blogs. Chances are, you’ll need to give admin access to a freelancer or marketing agency at some point.

This article will teach you how to give someone admin access to WordPress, whether you are working with a developer to maintain your site or have a freelance content writer publishing articles.

BONUS: Need access to WordPress from your client? Jump straight to Part 2 for an easy way for them to add you as an admin or new user.

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Part 1: How to add a new user and give them WordPress Admin access

Follow these steps to give someone access to your self-hosted WordPress site: 

1. Log in to your WordPress as an admin.
2. Click on Users on the left-hand menu.

3. Choose the option to Add New User.‍
4. Fill out the new account details such as username, email of the person you’re adding, and other personal information.

NOTE: WordPress automatically generates a strong password, but you can use your desired password combination.

5. Select ‘Administrator’ as the role and ensure that the checkbox for Send User Notification is checked.
6. When you are ready, click Add New User.
7. The person you invited will receive an email invitation with their login details.

Learn more about the various WordPress User roles here.

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Creating a temporary WordPress admin account

If you need to create a temporary WordPress admin account for your agency, developer, or freelancer to troubleshoot issues or make quick fixes, follow the steps in Part 1. 

Rather than sharing your account login with them, set up a new user for them with an appropriate role. Then, delete their account when they are done or after you have received the support you need.

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How to delete a user or admin account on WordPress

1. Click on Users → Select All Users.

2. Hover over the username of the account you wish to remove. Click ‘Delete’.

3. Check that you have selected the correct account for deletion. Click Confirm Deletion.

4. The account is no longer able to access your WordPress website as a user.

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Part 2: How to get admin access to your client’s WordPress site

Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct way to request for WordPress admin access,  even if you have your own WordPress account. 

The usual approach is to ask your client to manually add you as a user—tedious for both sides!

The easiest way to get admin access to WordPress? Leadsie lets you do that in 2-clicks 🙌 

Leadsie simplifies the entire process by letting you generate a secure link to request access. 

 Here’s how it works:

1. Create your Leadsie access link.
2. Send your client the secure, unique link.
3. All your client has to do is check their email and click Confirm to grant you the access you've requested.
4. Sit back and relax!

Learn more about easy WordPress access request here.

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Say goodbye to manual access requests 😄

We created Leadsie to make getting access, simple, quick, and hassle-free for agencies and freelancers. 

Instead of having clients and business owners navigate through multiple screens and pages of instructions, all they have to do is open the Leadsie email and, with a few clicks, grant you the access you need to start work. Easy! 🙌

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