Editor Role Not Allowed to Import CSV

[Eileen]

Hello!

On a multisite install, I would like those on my subdomains to be able to import CSV file of events. With an editor role they do not have access to do this. Is importing events only allowed at admin level? If so, can it be changed with a role plugin like Capability Manager Enhanced (part of my install)

Thanks,
Eileen

[Brook]

Howdy Eileen,

Great question.

By default Editors do not have the “import” capability in WordPress, and can thus not mass import any sort of data including Events. If you wish to change this though you can do so using a plugin like User Role Editor. Simply add the import capability to the Editor role and you should be all set.

We actually have a feature request for this you  might be interested in voting on: Allow non-admins to import via CSV But it is doubtful we will ever change the default here because doing so would run contrary to WP’ best practice.

Does that all make sense? Will that work for you? Please let me know.

Cheers!

– Brook

 

[Eileen]

Thanks for that info, Brook. I absolutely makes sense and I understand why that capability is not there. I think the user role editor path would also be a better option then I can provide granular control to users who are more savy. Cheers!

[Brook]

Excellent! Happy to hear that fits the bill. Thanks for getting back.

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