With the newest update to FLEX, it is now possible to bulk add user accounts with a CSV file. CSV files created in Google Sheets tend to upload easier and without errors.
Preparing the CSV File
The headers that are necessary to upload your CSV file to your SNO website are:
| username | password | first_name | last_name | role |
Please note: The headers must be lowercase.
Understanding User Roles
The WordPress publishing system allows for multiple user accounts and administrative privileges. Your setup already includes a user account for the adviser.
- Administrator: Somebody who has access to all the administration features, including comment moderation, design options, widgets, menus, user accounts, galleries, and polls. *This is the only user role that has the power to design the website.*
- Editor: Somebody who can publish all articles, manage articles, as well as manage other people’s articles, and moderate comments.
- Author: Somebody who can publish and manage their own articles only.
- Contributor: Somebody who can write and manage their own articles but cannot publish articles. A contributor can only submit their own articles for review. An Administrator or Editor can then publish those articles.
- Subscriber: Essentially does not have access to the site in any meaningful way. A Subscriber is somebody who can read approved comments on stories, make comments on stories, etc.
Bulk Add User Accounts on the SNO Dashboard
- Click the Users tab on the left navigation bar in the WordPress dashboard.
- Click Import User List
- There will be a popup that says to ensure CSV header files are correct. Click okay to proceed.
- Choose the CSV file that you want to upload from your computer
- Wait for the file to finish uploading
- Review your imported staff members and edit if necessary