There are so many things that you can customize in WordPress, but one of the things that does not get a lot of attention is custom login page designs. WordPress is being used as a membership site, or site where user registration is allowed. In those cases it is wise for businesses to brand the login page with their logo and other aspects to give it a unique touch that it deserves. In this article we will be showing you how you can create a custom login page design in WordPress as well as showcasing some of the best WordPress login page designs.
How to Create a Custom Login Page in WordPress
Download and install the plugin called Custom Admin Branding.
Browse the following directory to download Admin panel PSD template to guide you while designing :
/wp-content/plugins/custom-admin-branding/psd_image_templates/
Then upload your images in this folder or simply replace the current ones. Remember to make your header and footer images in the .png format while your other login images should be in .jpg format:
/wp-content/plugins/custom-admin-branding/images/
Once uploaded you are done.
Another plugin that does the same job is called BM Custom Login
For those users who are looking to avoid using the plugin then try this method shared by Michael from Problogdesign which is also a great substitute.
Showcase
We used BM Custom Login Group on Flickr as our source. If you create a custom login page using this method, then make sure that you upload your screenshot in that group.
By your tutorial it is easy for me now to create a custom login page in WordPress. Thanks
Can i ask anyone here…
I would like to customize my log in, by adding an extra field.
People who wanted to join my site have to answer a simple question.
does anyone know how to do this (plugins better that coding for me) ?
I know custom menu 7 has a ‘quizz’ field, can you add this to the log in ?
Jamie
Gravity Forms can do that. We are using it to create the custom form that we have on http://videos.wpbeginner.com/
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I finally got around to making a custom login. Decded to go the nonplugin route. Pretty simple actually. Http://vudu.me/2p0 for anyone looking to see how to do it. I use some code to swap a custom stylesheet instead of WPs loading. Then I’m free to design away.
Hey we just put up our new WP login page at Destiny Islands. It took some Photoshop work to get a logo going but it looks sweet! Check it out on our login URL http://www.destinyislands.com/wp-login.php
Some amazing custom logins, I only did some basic updated ones on some of my blogs with the “Custom Login” WordPress plugin.
Great post!
Check out the CSS on this custom WordPress Login:
http://e.mp/wp-login.php
Wow. I am so thankful to find your article. I got an idea how to customized my WordPress login page. Thank your
Nice plugin this!
Doesn’t work with the new WordPress update. Too bad.
There’s a really neat plugin over at http://kerrywebster.com/my-current-plugins/branded-login-screen/ that is compatible with WP 2.9!
Nice collection.
You’have inspired me for this custom login page, do you enjoy this?
http://www.yourinspirationweb.com/en/wp-admin/
Care to include my login page too?
Oh thank you so much for featuring my custom login page
I really appreciate it.
There are some really nice examples here. I have a cool login page design as well. If you wish to look at it, you can find it at the link below:
http://www.wpexplorer.com/wp-login.php
Great, easy-to-follow advice, and some brilliant examples. Thanks very much!
I enjoyed this post. Thanks!
This is a nice collection! Anassin.com has a nice custom login page.
http://www.anassin.com
Thinking of creating one soon. Thanks for the idea
very good list, l like it
Great Post, Was wondering how to create a custom login for clients in wordpress… thanks!!!!!!
Amazing post…
Nice collection, I used the bm custom login for mine. Nothin special but here it is: Flickr
Hi,
cool designs here. It will bring some color if these custom login page. At the moments its too simple.
Some awesome login page. Nice designed. Thanks for sharing this nice post.
Wow! awesome designs there.I will surely try it on my own login page
Thanks for including the login I designed for http://thenewreview.net!
And to answer the question above – if the site is a multi-author blog, it helps to promote brand consistency. For example, if you have authors who aren’t web savvy, they don’t have to be confused by the big “WordPress” logo on the sign in screen. Just my opinion, though it’s been effective so far.
I’ll try it. Thanks for share
good idea
thanks ^_^
I’ve got a custom login plugin as well! Custom Login
Nice one.
Wow, that is awesome.
really nice login page designs of wp. thanks for share..
Awesome article!
They are extremely creative, however I am struggling to find a reason for having a custom wordpress login if you are the only one who sees it.
It is very useful if you have a site that involves more than one user. For example if you have registered user option available. And if you had this option, you would’ve gotten a backlink from our site
Good point. I forgot that a lot of blogs allow visitors to log in and post.
Well… flickr would get a backlink.
i know i should really be having a reason for wanting a login page. When i made mine, i really just wanted one cause i thought it looked cool to get the site more personalised
Thinking about it now, u have one for the sake of branding purposes for your presence online. That’s my two cents 
why though, you see the silly thing for 2 secs
Whoa..I love the collections..:D
good job .guys