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How Do I Create a Role in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 11:38 pm

Assuming you have a WooCommerce site set up and running, the first thing you need to do is log in to your WordPress site and go to WooCommerce > Add New Role. From here, you can add a new role by entering the name and description.

Once you’ve created the role, the next thing you need to do is assign capabilities to that role. By default, WooCommerce comes with three user roles: administrator, customer, and shop manager. Each role has its own set of capabilities that allow users to perform certain actions on your site.

PRO TIP: When creating a role in WooCommerce, be sure to set the correct capabilities for that role. Incorrectly setting capabilities can result in unexpected behavior and errors.

For example, administrators have all the capabilities by default, while customers can only view their orders and manage their account information. Shop managers fall somewhere in between, with a few more capabilities than customers but not as many as administrators.

To assign capabilities to your new role, simply check the boxes next to the capabilities you want to add and click the “Update Role” button. That’s all there is to it!

Creating a custom role in WooCommerce is a great way to give users on your site different permissions and access levels. However, you can easily create a new role by going to WooCommerce > Add New Role from your WordPress dashboard.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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