How to Add a User Role In The Members Plugin

For this example, we’re going to create a custom role for a “Premium User”, who will be granted access to see private posts.

1. Log into your WordPress Dashboard
2. Select Add New Role under Users
3. Name your new role
4. Select Posts under Edit Capabilities
5. Grant the Read Private Posts capability by checking the box under the Grant column
6. Click Add Role to save your new role

That’s it! Well done, you now know how to add a new user role using the Members plugin.

If you haven’t already, You should also check out our full guide on installing the Members plugin and how privileges in WordPress work.

Controlling privileges and access to your site is going to be one of your most important WordPress duties.