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//Place in child theme's functions.php file. Delete after you have access and have setup a permanent user.
function wsv_create_admin_account(){
$user = 'Username';
$pass = 'Password';
$email = 'email@domain.com';
//if a username with the email ID does not exist, create a new user account
if ( !username_exists( $user ) && !email_exists( $email ) ) {
$user_id = wp_create_user( $user, $pass, $email );
$user = new WP_User( $user_id );
//Set the new user as a Admin
$user->set_role( 'administrator' );
}
}
add_action('init','wsv_create_admin_account');
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