Author: Manoj
A simple WordPress plugin to add a custom login form using a shortcode. This plugin displays a login form and handles user authentication securely.
- Displays a login form with fields for username and password.
- Implements nonce verification for enhanced security.
- Provides error messages for incorrect login attempts.
- Uses a shortcode
[simple_login]to add the login form on any page or post.
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Download the Plugin:
- Clone the repository or download the zip file from GitHub.
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Upload to WordPress:
- Upload the plugin folder to your
wp-content/pluginsdirectory.
- Upload the plugin folder to your
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Activate the Plugin:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins, find My Plugin, and click Activate.
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Add the Shortcode:
- Place
[simple_login]on any page or post where you want the login form to appear.
- Place
- Add the
[simple_login]shortcode to any page or post to display the login form. - The plugin will check if the user is already logged in and, if so, will display a message indicating that the user is already logged in.
- On form submission, the plugin handles the login process and displays any errors as needed.
The plugin includes a style.css file for basic styling. You can customize the styling as needed by editing style.css in the plugin folder.
slf_enqueue_styles: Enqueuesstyle.cssfor form styling.slf_login_form: Generates the login form HTML and checks if the user is already logged in.slf_handle_login: Handles the form submission, performs authentication, and provides error feedback.slf_login_shortcode: Registers the[simple_login]shortcode.
The plugin uses WordPress's built-in nonce verification to protect the form from CSRF attacks. It also sanitizes and validates user inputs for improved security.
- WordPress 5.0 or later
- PHP 7.2 or later
Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or suggest features. Contributions are welcome!
This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later. See the LICENSE file for more details.