The login_form WordPress PHP action fires immediately after the ‘Password’ field in the login form, allowing you to add custom content or modify the form.
Usage
add_action('login_form', 'your_custom_function');
function your_custom_function() {
// your custom code here
}
Parameters
- None
More information
See WordPress Developer Resources: login_form
Examples
Add a custom message below the password field
Display a custom message to users below the password field in the login form.
add_action('login_form', 'add_custom_message');
function add_custom_message() {
echo '<p class="message">**Remember to keep your password secure!**</p>';
}
Add a “Forgot Password” link
Insert a “Forgot Password” link below the password field in the login form.
add_action('login_form', 'add_forgot_password_link');
function add_forgot_password_link() {
echo '<p><a href="' . wp_lostpassword_url() . '">**Forgot your password?**</a></p>';
}
Display a reCAPTCHA
Integrate a Google reCAPTCHA in the login form to protect against spam and bots.
add_action('login_form', 'display_recaptcha');
function display_recaptcha() {
echo '<div class="g-recaptcha" data-sitekey="**your-recaptcha-site-key**"></div>';
}
Add a privacy policy checkbox
Add a privacy policy agreement checkbox to the login form.
add_action('login_form', 'add_privacy_policy_checkbox');
function add_privacy_policy_checkbox() {
echo '<p><label><input type="checkbox" required> I agree to the **Privacy Policy**</label></p>';
}
Insert social login buttons
Add social login buttons (e.g., Facebook, Google) below the password field.
add_action('login_form', 'insert_social_login_buttons');
function insert_social_login_buttons() {
echo '<div class="social-login-buttons">';
echo '<a href="#" class="facebook-login">**Login with Facebook**</a>';
echo '<a href="#" class="google-login">**Login with Google**</a>';
echo '</div>';
}