How to delete a user in WordPress


Step 1
- Log into WordPress (if you've forgotten your password click here for a guide on resetting it).




Step 2 - Click on (1) Users > (2) All Users.




Step 3 - Hover the mouse over the user you want to delete and click Delete.




Step 4 - Here you have 2 options:

Delete all content: This will delete all the content that specific user has created.
Attribute all content to: This will assign all content that's currently linked to that user, to the other user you chose.

Click Confirm Deletion to completely delete the user




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