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WordPress User Roles


1. Administrator (Reserved for UMC Developers)

  • Has full control over the website, including themes, plugins, users, settings, and content.
  • Can install, activate, and delete plugins/themes.
  • Can edit, delete, and manage all posts and pages (including those by other users).
  • Can manage and create user accounts (including other administrators).
  • Can edit the WordPress settings.

2. Editor (Reserved for Department or Unit Web Administrators)

  • Can create, edit, publish, and delete any posts and pages (including those created by other users).
  • Can moderate comments.
  • Cannot manage plugins, themes, or users.

3. Author

  • Can create, edit, publish, and delete their own posts.
  • Can upload media (images, videos, etc.).
  • Cannot edit or delete posts created by other users.
  • Cannot moderate comments or manage pages.

4. Contributor

  • Can create and edit their own posts but cannot publish them.
  • Requires an Editor or Administrator to review and publish their posts.
  • Cannot upload media files.
  • Cannot edit or delete published posts.

5. Subscriber

  • Has the lowest level of access.
  • Can only manage their own profile and change their password.
  • Can read content (if the site has restricted access for non-logged-in users).