How to Give Developer Access to WordPress
- George Apostolov
How to Give Developer Access to WordPress: step-by-step guide
On the left-hand menu, navigate to 'Users' and click on 'Add new user'.
Select the role you want to assign to the developer by clicking the drop-down arrow.
Enter the developer’s email address in the empty field.
Click 'Add a message'.
Once you're satisfied, click 'Send invitation' and WordPress will email them the invitation to access the site..
That's it! You have successfully provided developer access to WordPress.
Quick answer: To give developer access to WordPress, navigate to Users and select Add new user. Assign a role from the drop-down menu, enter the developer's email address, and optionally add a message. Finally, click Send invitation to email the access invitation.
About this WordPress tutorial
Invite developers to your WordPress site by adding a new user, assigning a role, entering their email, and sending the invitation. This guide shows how to give Developer Access to WordPress in 6 steps, starting with "On the left-hand menu, navigate to 'Users' and click on 'Add new user'" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully provided developer access to WordPress". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to give Developer Access to WordPress?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Hide a Page in WordPress, How to implement 301 redirect in wordpress and How to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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