Want to update your personal details, change your colour scheme, or add some biographical information on your WordPress website? This tutorial assumes you’re already logged in and will guide you through the quick and easy steps to edit your user profile in WordPress.
Step-by-Step Guide: Editing Your WordPress Profile
1. Access Your Profile Settings (0:17)
To begin, ensure you’re logged into your WordPress dashboard. In the left-hand navigation margin, locate and click on “Users.” From the sub-menu that appears, select “Your Profile.” This action will direct you to your individual user profile screen.
2. Customise Profile Options (0:27)
On your profile screen, you’ll find various sections where you can make edits. You can customise options related to the visual editor and your dashboard’s colour scheme. Below this, update your personal information such as your first name, last name, and how your name is displayed publicly on the site. You can also enter some biographical information about yourself that will appear on your user profile or author archive page.
3. Save Your Changes (0:49)
Once you have finished making all your desired edits to your profile, remember to scroll down to the very bottom of the page and click the “Update Profile” button. That’s it! Your profile will be instantly updated with the new information you’ve provided.
Your WordPress profile has now been successfully updated! You now have the knowledge to manage and edit your personal information within your WordPress dashboard.