Next we will explain to you how easily and without too many hitches, you can have anyone register on your website and enable user registration in WordPress.
WordPress doesn't explain how to do this, but we can enable this option using the subscription widget. But before starting it is important that you perform the step that we will show you below, because if the changes we make to activate the registration option they will not be without effect , let's begin.
Settings in WordPress to enable user registration
In order for the registration option is displayed on our website, we have to follow these simple steps to set it up. The first thing we need to do is go to the menu which is on the left side of our screen and create a clip in the Settings option and then in general.
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While in General Settings, we go down to the members and we have to check the box that says Anyone can register. So further down in Default profile for new users we have to select Subscribers, this is important because if we choose another profile the user could modify our website at will.
So only the user can do what he wants, that is, view and edit their profile, view articles or ask questions or comment. If instead we choose administrator, the user can change anything he wants, so it is very important to be careful at this point. After selecting a subscriber, we only need to select the option for save changes.
How to enable user registration in WordPress
Already done the previous step now if we can perform the next step which is to place the registration widget. We do this by returning to the left side of our screen and selecting the appearance option and then the widget, we are shown a series of options to choose from, in our case we select meta.
If we look closely here they give us instructions on how to activate the widget, we drag it to the top left of our screen and place it in the title box, register. And voila, the option for is enabled enable user registration on our website developed in WordPress.
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In this registration box, the new user must enter their username and email where a confirmation email will be sent. Then you need to go to your email and confirm your registration by clicking on the link. It will redirect you to the registration box and enter a new password.
And you are ready to receive new members to your website where you can receive important contributions from new users. These people can't just visit your page and comment on posted articles or make suggestions.
They can also edit their profiles and enter their personal information, do a small bibliographic review where they can write about: what it is like, their tastes, hobbies, etc. They can also put a photo, name and customize colors. In short, this option will allow you to attract more followers to your website and you will receive very valuable contributions to grow your site.
