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title: "How to Add a Login Button to the Elementor Header Menu?"
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date: 2024-05-16
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description: "A login button in the header gives members a way into their account from every page, without a separate login page in the menu. The WP Login & Register widget..."
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# How to Add a Login Button to the Elementor Header Menu?

## 

- Integrate the WP Login & Register widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to enhance user access in the header menu.
- Upgrade to The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro to unlock features like Social Login and Mailchimp Integration for improved user experience.
- Utilize the Nexter Builder or Elementor Pro to create a header template that includes customizable login button layouts.

A login button in the header gives members a way into their account from every page, without a separate login page in the menu.

The **WP Login & Register** widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor turns the login form into a compact header button.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor WP Login & Register widget, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-a-login-register-form-in-elementor/).*

***Requirement - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/login-form/?utm_source=tpae&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=text)

https://youtu.be/C6XNXRaSo08?si=nAO7S7Mzl15XZVtz

## Before You Start

- **Edition:** **Pro** — the WP Login & Register widget is only part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro. The free plugin lists it as a locked Pro widget and does not add it to Elementor.- **Widget to enable:** WP Login & Register, switched on under **The Plus Addons > Widgets**.- A header template built with a theme builder that uses Elementor templates.

## How to Add a Login Button to the Header

- Open your header template and add the **WP Login & Register** widget next to your menu.- In **Forms Layout**, set **Type** to **Login**, or **Login and Register** to offer sign-up too.- Set **Layout** to **Button Hover**, **Button Click** or **Button Popup**.

![Selecting the Login type and a button layout in the Forms Layout section](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/wp-login-register-button-hover-1.gif)

- In the **Button** section, set the **Button Text** and the **Icon**.- Use **Button Alignment** to place the button, and for **Button Hover** or **Button Click** set **Drop Down Alignment** to Left, Right or Center.- Publish the template and check it in a private browser window.

![The Button section with the button text Log In and its icon, and the header login button on the canvas](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/login-button-text.webp)

![The login button in the website header on the front end](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-1.png)

## Which Layout to Choose

| Layout | Behaviour |
| ------ | --------- |
| **Button Hover** | The form drops down while the mouse is over the button. |
| **Button Click** | The form drops down on click and hides on the next click. |
| **Button Popup** | The form opens in a popup over the page. |

## How It Behaves

- Only logged-out visitors see the button.- Logged-in members see the **My Account Menu** in the same place, with **Logout**.- Style the button itself in **Style > Hover/Click/Popup Button**.

## Limitations

- We tested the three layouts with a mouse on desktop. Check the header on your phone before you choose **Button Hover**.- The widget is part of The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro only.

## Troubleshooting

### The button does not show on the live site

You are probably logged in. Logged-in members see the account menu instead; check in a private window.

## Related Docs

- [WP Login & Register widget: create a login and register form](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/create-a-login-register-form-in-elementor/)- [Add a login and logout button to the header](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/elementor-login-logout-button-in-the-header-menu/)- [Add a login button to a sticky header](https://theplusaddons.com/docs/add-a-login-button-to-a-sticky-header-in-elementor/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What if the login button doesn't appear in the header menu?**
A: If the login button isn't showing up, ensure that the WP Login & Register widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor is installed and activated. This widget is essential for adding a login button to your header. Additionally, check that you've correctly selected the layout option (Button Hover, Button Click, or Button Popup) in the Forms Layout tab.

**Q: Are there any enhancements available for the login feature?**
A: Upgrading to The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro unlocks enhancements like social logins (Google & Facebook), which streamline registration and reduce friction. These features can significantly improve user conversion rates, especially on mobile devices where typing passwords can be cumbersome.