How to Add a Featured Image to a Post or Page

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Featured Image

Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard

1. Go to your WordPress site’s login page (usually yourwebsite.com/wp-admin).
2. Enter your username and password and click Log In.

Step 2: Navigate to the Post or Page

1. In the WordPress dashboard, click on Posts or Pages, depending on where you want to add the featured image.
2. Choose the post or page you want to edit by clicking its title or click Add New to create a new one.

Step 3: Locate the Featured Image Panel

1. In the post or page editor, scroll down the right-hand side until you find the Featured Image panel.
   • If you’re using the block editor (Gutenberg), the panel will be in the Settings sidebar under the Post tab.
   • If you don’t see the panel, click the Options (three dots in the top-right corner), select Preferences, and enable Featured Image under the “Panels” section.

Step 4: Upload or Select an Image

1. Click the Set Featured Image button.
2. You’ll see the Media Library, where you can:
   • Upload a new image: Drag and drop an image or click Upload Files and select an image from your computer.
   • Choose an existing image: Select an image from your media library.
3. Once you’ve selected or uploaded the image, click the Set Featured Image button at the bottom-right of the screen.

Step 5: Save Your Changes

1. If you’re editing an existing post or page, click Update.
2. If you’re creating a new post or page, click Publish.