How to Create a New Author Profile in PublishPress Authors

Introduction

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a new author profile in PublishPress Authors. This plugin lets you build detailed author profiles and display them on posts — ideal for multi-author sites where readers want to know more about the people behind the content.

This article explains how caSite users can create a new author profile for a user who already has a WordPress account on your site. The process is quick and handled entirely from the Authors screen in your WordPress dashboard.

Step 1: Open the Authors Screen in PublishPress Authors

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. In the left-hand menu, click Authors.
3. The Authors screen will open with a New Author Profile form at the top.

Step 2: Choose “Registered Author With User Account”

1. Make sure Registered Author With User Account is selected in the profile type options.
2. This links the author profile to an existing WordPress user.

Step 3: Select the User Account

1. In the Select Author Account dropdown, choose the user you want to create a profile for.
2. The Author Name field will appear, pre-filled with the user’s name.

Step 4: Save the Profile

1. Click Add Author.
2. The Authors list will update with the new profile included.

Next Steps

Once you create a new author profile in PublishPress Authors, you can edit its details — such as bio, profile image, and other public information — in the Author Profile screen. For instructions, see the next article: Editing an Author Profile in PublishPress Authors.

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