If you're looking to add a one-click login option for your users using their Google account, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll show you how to easily implement this feature on your WordPress site.
Step 1: Install the Google Login Plugin
The first step is to install a plugin that enables Google login on your WordPress site. There are several options available, but we recommend the plugin "Google Login for WordPress". You can find it in the WordPress repository and install it directly from your site's backend.
Step 2: Configure the Google API
Once the plugin is installed, you'll need to configure the Google API. Go to the Google API Console and create a new project. After that, you'll need to enable the Google+ API, then create credentials (OAuth client ID) for your website.
Step 3: Add the Client ID to the Plugin
Go back to your WordPress site, navigate to the Google Login for WordPress settings, and enter the client ID and secret you just generated. Save your changes.
Step 4: Customize the Login Button
You can customize the login button by going to the plugin's settings and editing the button text, logo, and other details.
Step 5: Test the Login
After you've completed the above steps, you can test the login by visiting your website and clicking the login button. If everything is set up correctly, you should be prompted to sign in with your Google account.
You're done! By following these simple steps, you've added a one-click login option for your users using their Google account. This can make the process of logging in to your site much easier and more convenient for your users, and increase the chances of them becoming regular users of your site.
Note: Keep in mind that you should always keep your plugin and WordPress updated to ensure compatibility and security.
By implementing a one-click login feature with Google, you can make it easy for your users to log in to your WordPress site and reduce the barrier to entry. While there are many ways to do this, the Google Login for WordPress plugin is a reliable and effective choice
Why Add One-Click Google Login in WordPress?
Many internet users stay logged in to their Google accounts. This lets them quickly access Google apps like Gmail, Drive, and Docs without signing in separately for each app.
Having one-click Google login activated on your WordPress login page allows your users to do the same on your website. They can save time by quickly signing in with their Google account. This saves them from having to enter their login credentials each time.
If you run a simple WordPress blog, then you might not find this feature useful.
But if your organization uses Google Workspace for professional business email addresses, then your team members can use your organization’s Google apps accounts for login.
Also, a single sign-on feature like one-click Google login is very helpful for any websites that require users to log in such as multi-author websites, membership websites, and websites selling online courses.
With that being said, let’s take a look at how to easily add one-click login with Google to your WordPress website.
Tip: To add one-click Google Login, your site needs to have secure SSL encryption. To learn how to set up a secure connection, see our beginner’s guide on how to switch from HTTP to HTTPS in WordPress.
How to Add One-Click Google Login in WordPress
First, you’ll need to install and activate the Nextend Social Login and Register plugin. For more details, please see our beginner’s guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.
For this tutorial, we’ll use the free plugin that supports Google, Twitter, and Facebook login. There is also a paid version of Nextend Social Login that adds social login for lots of different sites including PayPal, Slack, and TikTok.
Upon activation, you need to go to Settings » Nextend Social Login in the WordPress admin area. On this screen, you see the different social login options that are available.
Adding social login to your WordPress website
To add a Google login to your WordPress website, you need to click the ‘Getting Started’ button under the Google logo.
Here you will see that your first step will be to create a Google app.
Creating a Google app sounds technical, but don’t worry.
The Nextend Social Login Getting Started Tab
You don’t need to know any code, and we’ll walk you through all the steps.
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