How to change author in WordPress

To change the author of a post or page in WordPress, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard:
– Visit your WordPress website (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin) and log in using your credentials.
– You’ll be directed to the WordPress admin dashboard.

2. Navigate to the Posts or Pages section:
– From the admin dashboard, click on “Posts” or “Pages” in the left-hand menu, depending on whether you want to change the author of a post or a page.
– This will display a list of all the posts or pages on your WordPress site.

3. Locate the post or page you want to edit:
– Scroll through the list of posts or pages to find the specific one whose author you want to change.
– Click on the title of the post or page to open the editor.

4. Change the author:
– In the post or page editor, locate the “Author” or “Authorship” section.
– Depending on your WordPress setup and user roles, you may see a dropdown menu, a list of usernames, or a search field to select a new author.
– Choose the desired author from the available options.
– If the desired author is not listed, you may need to create a new user with the desired author name and assign the post or page to that user.

5. Update the post or page:
– After selecting the new author, click the “Update” or “Save” button to save the changes made to the post or page.
– This will update the authorship of the post or page to the chosen user.

6. Verify the author change:
– Visit the front-end of your website and navigate to the post or page you edited to ensure that the author is updated accordingly.
– You may need to refresh the page or clear your browser cache to see the changes reflected.

Please note that changing the author of a post or page may affect the attribution and visibility of the content. Ensure that you have proper permissions and communicate with the involved authors before making any changes.

If you don’t see the option to change the author or encounter any difficulties, it may be due to your WordPress theme or user role settings. Consult the documentation or support forums for your specific theme or reach out to WordPress support communities for further assistance.