This document provides instructions on how to import and export WordPress users. The import and export functionality in WordPress allows you to efficiently manage user data, migrate users between different websites, or create backups.
Why Import or Export Users
Website Migration
When migrating a WordPress website from one server to another or from a development environment to a production§ environment, it is necessary to transfer user accounts along with other content. Importing and exporting users simplifies this process by allowing you to seamlessly move user data from one installation to another.
Database Consolidation
In some cases, you may need to merge multiple WordPress installations or databases into a single site. Importing users from different installations and exporting them into a unified database helps consolidate user information, eliminating duplicate accounts and streamlining user management.
User Account Backups
User accounts are valuable assets for any website. Regular backups ensure that user data is protected and can be restored in case of data loss, security breaches, or accidental deletion. By exporting user data, you can create backups that include all user information, enabling you to quickly restore user accounts when needed.
User Data Analysis
Importing user data into third-party tools or analytics platforms allows you to gain insights into user behavior, demographics, or engagement patterns. By exporting user data from WordPress and importing it into specialized analytics software, you can perform in-depth analysis and make data-driven decisions to improve your website's performance.
User Account Management
WordPress provides a robust user management system, allowing administrators to assign roles, update user information, or perform bulk actions on user accounts. Importing and exporting users makes it easier to make mass changes or updates to user data, saving time and effort for administrators.
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How to Create Users in WordPress
To export or import users, you first need to have users registered on your Wordpress site. If you already have users then you can move to the next section.
To create a user go to Users > Add New.
Now fill out the empty fields for setting up a user such as the User name, First Name, Last Name, and Email address as shown below. You also need to set the password and the role of the new user. When you are done click on the Add New User button to create the new user.
Install the Plugin for Exporting User
You need a plugin to import or export users. The plugin used in this documentation is Export and Import Users and Customers. After installation, you will be able to see the plugin installed in the left-menu section as shown below.
Now click on the plugin as shown below.
Set the drop-down list to Users as shown below and click on the Select an export method button to proceed.
Now choose the Quick Export option and then hit the Export button
Once the export is done you will see a pop-up as shown below. Click on the Download File button to download CSV file.
Once you download the CSV file. You will see the file contains all the data of your user.
Conclusion
Importing and exporting user data is common for many websites such as e-commerce sites. They are also commonly used for email marketing purposes. By utilizing the import and export functionality in WordPress, you can streamline user data processes, enhance website management, and ensure data integrity and security.