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Steps to Add a Super Admin in WordPress Multisite
- Log into the Network Admin Dashboard:
- Navigate to your WordPress Multisite’s Network Admin area.
- You can access it from the My Sites > Network Admin > Dashboard in the top toolbar.
- Access the Network Users Screen:
- Go to Network Admin > Users to view all users across your multisite network.
- Find or Add the User:
- If the user already exists in the network, locate their username in the list.
- If the user doesn’t exist, click the Add New button and create a new user. Ensure you assign a unique username and a valid email address.
- Grant Super Admin Privileges:
- Once the user exists on the network, click on their username to open their profile.
- Check for the Super Admin option and enable it. If the option isn’t visible, you’ll need to proceed with manual code editing.
- Manually Add Super Admin via Code (if needed):
- If you can’t assign the Super Admin role through the dashboard, use this method:
- Open your site’s
wp-config.php
file or access the WordPress files through FTP or cPanel. - Add the following PHP code snippet to your theme’s functions.php file or via a custom plugin:
php
function add_super_admin_role() {
$user_id = 1; // Replace with the user ID of the user to become Super Admin.
grant_super_admin($user_id);
}
add_action('init', 'add_super_admin_role');
- Replace
1
with the specific User ID of the user you want to promote to Super Admin.
- Open your site’s
- If you can’t assign the Super Admin role through the dashboard, use this method:
- Verify the Changes:
- Log in as the new Super Admin user and navigate to the Network Admin Dashboard to ensure access has been granted.
- Remove Temporary Code (if added):
- If you used the PHP snippet, remove it after verifying the Super Admin role to prevent unnecessary executions.
Tips:
- Ensure you assign the Super Admin role only to trusted individuals, as they have complete control over the network.
- Always back up your WordPress database before making changes, especially if editing files manually.
- Use a plugin like User Role Editor for easier role management in the multisite environment.
If you encounter issues, feel free to ask for further clarification!
- Log into the Network Admin Dashboard:
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