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title: How to create an admin account
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/errors-and-debugging/how-to-create-an-admin-account/
---
Support may need temporary administrator access. Create a dedicated account you can delete afterward.

## Create the account

1. Go to **Users → Add New**.

![Add New User in WordPress Menu Item](https://wpsecurityninja.com/media/2019/09/add-new-user-in-wordpress-menu-item.webp)

2. Fill in:
   * **Username:** something unique (for example `wpsecurityninja`)
   * **Email:** `support@wpsecurityninja.com` if you are inviting our team, or the address you agree with support
   * **Send User Notification:** on
   * **Role:** Administrator

![How to Add a New WordPress Administrator](https://wpsecurityninja.com/media/2019/09/how-to-add-a-new-wordpress-administrator.webp)

3. Confirm the role is **Administrator**.
4. Click **Add New User**.

## After support finishes

Go to **Users**, find the temporary account, and delete it. Do not leave unused administrator accounts on the site.