WordPress Modern Login Plugin

A WordPress plugin that replaces the default login system with a Magic Link authentication method, allowing users to log in without passwords. Additionally, users can switch to traditional username/password authentication if preferred.

Features

✅ Passwordless Magic Link login
✅ Option to log in with a username and password
✅ Modern, customisable login form
✅ Custom sender name and email for Magic Link emails
✅ Role-based redirect URLs after login
✅ Admin settings panel for branding and email customisation 

Installing the Plugin

• Go to Plugins > Add New.
• Click Upload Plugin and select the ZIP file.
• Click Install Now, then Activate.

Setting up the Plugin

• Create a new page (Pages > Add New).
• Enter a title (e.g., “Login”).
• Add this shortcode inside the page: [mlp_logon]
• Setting Up the Login Page
• Publish the page.
• Copy the page URL (address).
• Go to Settings > Modern Login and add the new page URL as the login page.

Customising the Login Form

• Navigate to Modern Login > Settings in the WordPress admin.

Branding

• Upload a logo (visible on the login form and emails).
• Set logo max width & height.
• Change heading & subheading text.
• Choose a primary colour (applies to buttons, borders, and headings).

Magic Link Email Settings

• Sender Name & Email (custom sender details).
• Email subject, header, footer, and signature.

Configuring Redirects

• Go to Modern Login > Settings > Redirects.
• Define custom post-login URLs for different user roles.
  Example:
  Admins → /wp-admin/
  Editors → /dashboard/
  Subscribers → /welcome/

How Users Log In

Option 1: Magic Link

• Enter an email address.
• If the user exists, the “Send Magic Link” button activates.
• Clicking the button sends a one-time login link via email.
• Clicking the link logs the user in.

Option 2: Username & Password

• Click “Use Password”.
• Enter username/email & password.
• Click Login.

Troubleshooting

• Emails Not Sending?
  • Ensure Sender Email is valid.
  • Check your spam/junk folder.
  • Use an SMTP plugin like WP Mail SMTP.

• Magic Link Not Working?
  • Verify your email settings.
  • Ensure the user exists in WordPress.

• Login Page Not Loading?
  • Check that [mlp_logon] is inside your login page.
  • Make sure the correct page is set in Modern Login > Settings.

Recommended SMTP Plugins

For better email delivery, use:

• WP Mail SMTP opens in a new tab or
• Fluent SMTP opens in a new tab
• Full list: Best WordPress SMTP Plugins opens in a new tab.

Future Features

🚀 Google & Apple login options
🚀 Improved role-based redirects
🚀 More customisation options