Edit the Author Base URL with JetHost Total Care
In WordPress, author archive URLs follow a default pattern like yourdomain.com/author/username/. While functional, this exposes usernames and creates a predictable structure. The JetHost Total Care edit author base feature lets you change the /author/ portion of the URL to something custom – adding privacy and flexibility in just a few clicks.
Why You Might Want to Change the Author Base
Changing the author base gives you more control over how your URLs look and how much information you reveal. The default “author” path is easy to guess, and bots often use it to discover usernames.
By updating the author base, you can:
Even if you keep author archives enabled, a custom base makes it harder for bots to crawl them.
What Is the Author Base in WordPress?
The author base is the part of the URL that appears before the username in an author archive link. For example:
Default: https://yourdomain.com/author/sam/
Custom: https://yourdomain.com/team/sam/
WordPress doesn’t offer this setting in the dashboard by default – but JetHost Total Care does.
How to Edit the Author Base with JetHost Total Care
To control autosave using JetHost Total Care:
1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Open the JetHost Total Care section from the sidebar.
3. In the tab Security, find the setting labeled Author Base.
4. Enter your preferred base e.g., team, writer, profile, etc.
JetHost Total Care saves the setting automatically.
What Happens After You Update It
Once you update the author base, WordPress will begin using your new value in all author archive URLs. The old /author/ links will no longer work unless you redirect them or use a plugin that handles URL rewrites.
Note: This setting doesn’t change the actual usernames. It only changes how they appear in the archive URLs.
JetHost Experts Tip
Choose a neutral or branded word as your new base – something that matches your website’s tone, like /team/, /contributors/, or /writers/. Avoid using sensitive or guessable terms.
Need More Help?
The JetHost Total Care edit author base feature gives you better control over how your author archive URLs look and behave. Whether you’re changing it for branding or privacy, it’s a simple but valuable customization. Take a look at more WordPress security guides to stay ahead of common issues.