How to Change the Author in WordPress Post
If you’re managing a WordPress website, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to change the author of a post. Whether it’s due to a content transfer, a mistake, or simply updating the author details, this guide will walk you through the process step by step. Here’s how to change the author in a WordPress post.
Step 1: Access the Post Editor
First, log in to your WordPress dashboard. Navigate to the “Posts” section and click on “All Posts.” Find the post you want to modify and click on the title to open the post editor.
Step 2: Switch to the Text Editor
In the post editor, you’ll see two tabs: “Visual” and “Text.” Switch to the “Text” tab to access the HTML code of your post.
Step 3: Locate the Author Information
In the text editor, search for the author information using the “Find” function (Ctrl + F or Cmd + F). Look for a line that includes the author’s name, such as post_author: 1. The number following “post_author:” is the user ID of the author.
Step 4: Change the Author
Replace the user ID with the new author’s user ID. If you’re not sure of the new author’s user ID, you can find it by going to the “Users” section in your WordPress dashboard and clicking on the author’s name. The user ID is displayed in the URL.
Step 5: Update the Post
After making the necessary changes, click the “Update” button to save your changes. The post will now display the new author.
Step 6: Check the Post
Go back to the “Visual” tab and review the post to ensure that the author’s name has been updated correctly. If everything looks good, you’re done!
Additional Tips
– If you want to change the author’s name without changing the user ID, you’ll need to edit the author’s profile in the WordPress dashboard. Go to “Users” > “All Users,” find the author, and update their name.
– If you’re changing the author of multiple posts, you can use a plugin like “Change Post Author” to update them all at once.
By following these steps, you can easily change the author in a WordPress post. Remember to always back up your website before making any significant changes to ensure that you can restore it if something goes wrong.
