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Create a new WordPress admin user via functions.php
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<?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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