User Roles

Lesson in the WordPress Roadmap · Stage 18: User Roles

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is User Roles?

User roles define the capabilities and permissions granted to different users on a WordPress website. They control what actions a user can perform, such as creating posts, managing comments, or installing plugins. By assigning appropriate roles, website administrators can effectively manage access and maintain the security and integrity of their WordPress site.

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Free resources to learn User Roles

Official docsRoles and Capabilities
ArticleHow to use WordPress user roles for improved WordPress security
ArticleThe ultimate guide to WordPress user management
ArticleWordPress User Roles & Capabilities: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
VideoAdding custom user roles using a WordPress plugin

User Roles: common questions

Can I learn User Roles in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain User Roles in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this User Roles tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 85 of 115 in the free WordPress roadmap, in stage 18, User Roles. If you are new to WordPress, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.