How to Give Developer Access to WordPress

Quick summary

Granting developer access in WordPress requires adding a new user with the correct role assignment and sending an email invitation. This process takes under two minutes using the built-in Users panel in the WordPress dashboard.

Steps

1. In the left-hand menu, navigate to Users and click Add new user.
2. Click the role drop-down and select the appropriate developer role to assign.
3. Enter the developer's email address in the email field.
4. Click Add a message to include a personal note in the invitation.
5. Click Send invitation to email the developer their site access link.
6. Confirm the process is complete — the developer now has WordPress access.