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[Resolved] Assigning an author to a custom post, created through a front-end form

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:

The issue here is that the user wanted to change their post author on the backend edit screen.

Solution:
If you're not seeing this then you will need to go to Toolset -> Post Types and edit your custom post type, under "Sections to display when editing" ensure that author is selected.

Once you've done this go back to the edit screen of your post and you should now see the authors option.

From there you should be able to select your post's author.

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Last updated by andrewS-10 3 years, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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#2076281

Tell us what you are trying to do?

I have a front end post form which creates a new custom post. No specific author is assigned at this stage.
The post is created as "Pending"
I would like the Admin user to be able to assign (through the back-end) an author to this post . The author will have been created through a separate front-end User form.
Essentially, the task is to allow the Admin user to assign a new user to a new post.
Can this be done through Toolset?

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Shane
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Hi Andrew,

Thank you for getting in touch.

If this is for the backend there is an author section on the edit post screen for the post. If you're not seeing this then you will need to go to Toolset -> Post Types and edit your custom post type, under "Sections to display when editing" ensure that author is selected.

Once you've done this go back to the edit screen of your post and you should now see the authors option. See Screenshot

From there you should be able to select your post's author.

Please let me know if this helps.
Thanks,
Shane

#2076415

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!