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[Resolved] How do I Identify the Author of a CPT in Backend?

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Problem:
How do I display the post author in the backend
I have a custom post type 'Listings'. When a user creates a listing, it appears in the list on the backend with publish date and category but I notice I'm not able to tell which user posted the listing.

Solution:
Please try this:
Dashboard-> Toolset-> Post Types,
find and edit the post type, in section "Sections to display when editing ", enable the options "Author", and test again

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Last updated by julieP 7 years, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Luo Yang.

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#424116

I have a custom post type 'Listings'. When a user creates a listing, it appears in the list on the backend with publish date and category but I notice I'm not able to tell which user posted the listing.

How do I find this information OR how do I display the post author in the backend please?

#424117

Dear Julie,

I suggest you try this:
Dashboard-> Toolset-> Post Types,
find and edit the post type, in section "Sections to display when editing ", enable the options "Author", and test again

#424130

That was easier than I was expecting!

I had noticed this option whilst looking for a solution but because the section said 'to display when EDITING' I thought this would change something on the frontend. I've selected 'author' and can now see the author in WPAdmin area as required.

Thank you!

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