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| + | *The '''Login and Logout URL''' can be used to send a user to a specific page('article') created to provide some feedback to the user. For example, a page titled, 'You are now Logged In' with some general information. The use of a User Module to show links for Updating User Profile, Viewing User Profile and other User functions could be shown on this page enhancing a user's site experience. | ||
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Revision as of 09:06, 3 January 2013
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How To Access
To create a new User Login Menu Item:
- Select Menus → [name of the menu] from the drop-down menu on the back-end of your Joomla! installation (for example, Menus → Main Menu).
- Click the New Toolbar button to create a new menu item.
- Click the Menu Item Type Select button
and then click the User Login Menu Item link under Users Manager.
To edit an existing User Login Menu Item, click its Title in Menu Manager: Menu Items.
Description
Used to create a 'User Login Form' page for users to login to the website.
Screenshot
Details
Details Tab
For more information please see Menu Item Manager: Details Tab
Required Settings
- Menu Title. The title that will display for this menu item.
- Menu Location. The menu that this menu item (choice) will be part of. The menus defined for the site will show in the list box.
Advanced Tab
Basic Options
- Login Redirect. URL to redirect to after a successful login. (Must not be an external URL)
- Login Description. (Show or Hide) Show or hide the login description.
- Login Description Text. Enter text to display on Login page.
- Login Image. Choose image to display on Login page.
- Logout Redirect. URL to redirect to after a successful logout. (Must not be an external URL)
- Logout Text. (Show or Hide) Show or hide the logout description.
- Logout Description Text. Enter text to display on Logout page.
- Logout Image. Choose image to display on Logout page.
Common Options
See Menu Item Manager: Edit/New Menu Item for help on fields common to all Menu Item types, under the Advanced Details Tab which includes:
Module Assignments Tab
See Menu Item Manager: New Menu Item for help on fields in Module Assignments for this Menu Item.
Toolbar
At the top right you will see the toolbar:
The functions are:
- Save. Saves the menu item and stays in the current screen.
- Save & Close. Saves the menu item and closes the current screen.
- Save & New. Saves the menu item and keeps the editing screen open and ready to create another menu item.
- Cancel/Close. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made.
- Help. Opens this help screen.
Front End Screenshot
- Example Front End Site images are generic images using Joomla! core installation supplied free Front End Templates. The actual view can depend on the installed custom template used and the template's style for those views on a Joomla! website.
User Login shown:
Quick Tips
- The Login and Logout URL can be used to send a user to a specific page('article') created to provide some feedback to the user. For example, a page titled, 'You are now Logged In' with some general information. The use of a User Module to show links for Updating User Profile, Viewing User Profile and other User functions could be shown on this page enhancing a user's site experience.
Related Information
| Related Help Screens | Description |
|---|---|
| Menus Menu Item User Password Reset |
Used to create a form which allows a user to reset their password with an email sent to the user's email associated with the account. |
| Menus Menu Item User Profile |
Used to create a form which allows a user to edit their profile settings. |
| Menus Menu Item User Profile Edit |
Used to create a form which allows a user to edit their profile settings. |
| Menus Menu Item User Registration |
Used to create a default User Registration form for user registration. Default form contains basic information: Name, Username, Password, and Email Address. |
| Menus Menu Item User Reminder |
Used to create a form which allows a user to request an e-mail with their username. |
