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How Do I Set User Roles in WooCommerce?

Last updated on January 15, 2023 @ 10:28 am

As the administrator of a WooCommerce store, you have the ability to set user roles and assign capabilities to those roles. This article will walk you through the process of setting up user roles and capabilities in WooCommerce.

There are four default user roles in WooCommerce:

  • Customer: Can purchase products from the store
  • Shop manager: Can manage products and orders, but cannot access settings
  • Administrator: Can manage all aspects of the store
  • Subscriber: Can manage their own account details

Adding New User Roles

In some cases, you may want to create a new user role with specific capabilities. For example, you might want to create a VIP customer role that gets special discounts or a Sales representative role that can access your WooCommerce reports. To add a new user role:

  1. Go to Users > Add new role. This page allows you to create a new user role and assign capabilities to it.
  1. (Optional): Enter a display name for the role. This is the name that will be shown on the front-end of your website.
  1. (Optional): Enter a capability. This will be the only capability that this user role will have. If you leave this field blank, the user role will have no capabilities.
    PRO TIP: When setting user roles in WooCommerce, be sure to take into account the capabilities of each user role. Some user roles may have more capabilities than others, which could lead to unforeseen consequences.
  1. (Optional): Set a color for the role. This color will be used on the front-end of your website to differentiate between different user roles.
  1. (Optional): Set an icon for the role. This icon will be used on the front-end of your website to differentiate between different user roles.
  2. (Optional): Set a description for the role. This description will be used on the front-end of your website to explain what this user role can do.

 

After following the steps above, you’ll have successfully created a new user role with specific capabilities in WooCommerce.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.