Uncover the Hidden Security Flaws That Could Destroy Your Website—And 22 Expert Tips to Stop Hackers Now!
- Administrator: Full access to all site features and settings.
- Editor: Can manage all content, including posts, pages, comments, categories, tags, and media.
- Author: Can create, edit, upload media to, and publish their own posts.
- Contributor: Can write and edit their own posts but cannot publish or upload media.
- Viewer: Can read and comment on private site content.
- Subscriber: Follows your site and receives updates.
It’s a good idea to use the principle of least privilege when assigning roles, which restricts user access to only the functions needed for each job. This reduces the risk of someone breaking something by accident and provides extra protection if an account gets hacked.
