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Create a new WordPress admin user via functions.php
<?php
/* Copy the Content Below this line - DO NOT INCLUDE THE <?php ABOVE */
// Add snippet to functions.php file
function cf_new_admin_account() {
$user = 'admin';
$pass = 'password';
$email = 'name@example.com';
if ( !username_exists( $user ) && !email_exists( $email ) ) {
$user_id = wp_create_user( $user, $pass, $email );
$user = new WP_User( $user_id );
$user->set_role( 'administrator' );
}
}
add_action( 'init','cf_new_admin_account' );
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