Updating user status programmatically

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    Hi! I am looking for a way to update user’s status to Inactive with php. I found the wp_update_user() -function but I can’t figure out how to use it to change user inactive.

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    Thank you for reaching out to us with your query about updating a user’s status to inactive using PHP on your WordPress site. I understand you’re trying to use the wp_update_user() function for this purpose.

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    Lastly, I recommend seeking assistance from the community support forums for the open-source version of WordPress, which is what your current host uses. The community there is well-versed in various aspects of WordPress and can offer guidance on using the wp_update_user() function or other methods to achieve your goal. You can ask for help at https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/

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