Login Widget

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🎯 Purpose

The Login widget lets you insert a fully styled login form anywhere on your site. Ideal for custom login pages, member areas, or dashboard sections without relying on default WordPress templates.


⚙️ Content Configuration

  • Show Labels: Toggle on/off to display form field labels (Username, Password).

  • Placeholder Text: Customize the placeholder text within input fields.

  • Remember Me Option: Optionally include a checkbox to allow users to stay logged in.

  • Lost Password Link: Automatically adds a link for recovering forgotten passwords.

  • Button Label: Set the text for the login button (e.g. “Log In”, “Sign In”).

  • Register Link: Optionally display a link to a registration page.

  • Redirect Options: Choose where users go after sign-in or sign-out:

    • Home page

    • Dashboard

    • A specific URL

    • Stay on the current page


🎨 Style & Layout Settings

Form Styling

  • Fields: Adjust colors, typography, borders, padding, width, and border radius of input fields.

  • Field States: Style normal, hover, and active states for form fields.

  • Labels: Customize label text—color, font weight, spacing.

  • Remember Me / Lost Password: Style checkbox and link colors.

Button Styling

  • Text: Set font properties and color for normal and hover states.

  • Background: Control button background color and hover variants.

  • Border: Customize width, color, style, radius, and hover behavior.

  • Padding & Shadow: Adjust spacing around the button and add box shadows.


🛠️ Advanced Options

  • Form Width: Set a custom width for the entire login form.

  • Alignment: Position the form within the parent container.

  • Advanced Controls: Add custom CSS classes, animations, HTML anchors, margins, padding, z-index, and motion effects.


✅ Best Practices

  • User Experience: Keep the form simple—fewer fields and clear placeholders improve usability.

  • Branding: Apply brand-consistent typography, colors, and spacing.

  • Feedback: Ensure error messages are visible and styled clearly.

  • User Flow: Proper redirect settings help guide users to the right page after login or logout.

  • Mobile-Friendly: Use responsive settings to optimize display on all devices.


📈 Ideal Use Cases

  • Create a custom login page that matches your site design.

  • Embed the login form within member-only content pages.

  • Use on dashboard pages to control access to restricted areas.

  • Add login functionality to landing pages or CTAs without redirecting away.


The Login widget provides a flexible, stylish, and user-friendly login form that integrates seamlessly into your layout.

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