To change the default new user role in WordPress, you can follow these steps:
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Log in to your WordPress dashboard using your admin credentials.
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Once you're logged in, navigate to the "Settings" section on the left-hand side of the dashboard menu and click on "General."
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On the General Settings page, locate the "New User Default Role" setting under the "Membership" section.
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From the dropdown menu, select the desired default role you want to assign to new users. The available roles include Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber.
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Once you've selected the desired default role, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Click on the "Save Changes" button to save the updated default user role.
By changing the default user role, new users who register on your WordPress site will be assigned the selected role by default. Each role has different capabilities and permissions within the WordPress system.
It's important to carefully consider the default user role you assign to new users, as it determines the level of access and control, they have on your website. For example, assigning the Administrator role to all new users can pose security risks, so it's recommended to assign less privileged roles, such as Subscriber, by default.
If you require more granular control over user roles and capabilities, you can explore user management plugins that offer advanced features and customization options for user roles and permissions.
