Do you want to add a login button to the Elementor header menu? Adding the login button in the header allows users to access their accounts or log in to the website directly from any page, improving the overall experience.
You can add the WP Login & Register widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, to any page or template like the header.
To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor WP Login & Register widget, click here.
Best Used For:
- Membership sites and online courses where users need a visible login entry point in the navigation
- eCommerce stores using WooCommerce where quick account access improves checkout flow
- Agency client sites with client portals that require prominent login access from the header
Requirement – This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.
Add a Login Button in the Header
This is a pro feature, upgrade to The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro for full functionality, plus 120+ other widgets.
Add the WP Login & Register widget to the header template and follow the steps below.
Note: To create the header template, you can use the free Nexter Builder or you can use Elementor Pro if you are already using it.
1. From the Forms Layout tab, select the Login or Login and Register form from the Type dropdown.
2. From the Layout dropdown, select Button Hover, Button Click, or Button Popup.
All three options add a login button. Select the layout that suits your design requirements.
Some options will vary based on your selection. Let us select Button Hover here.
From the Drop Down Alignment dropdown, set the alignment of the login dropdown.
From the Password Reset Page dropdown, select the page users go to when they request a password reset.
From the Button Alignment section, align the login button as needed.
From the Content Alignment section, align the form content.
This is how you can add a login button to the header.
For a button that switches between login and logout based on user state, see How to Add an Elementor Login Logout Button in the Header Menu.
Login & Register Enhancements Worth Upgrading For
Social Login (Google & Facebook)
Make registration faster with one-click signups using Google or Facebook accounts. This reduces login friction and increases conversions, particularly on mobile devices where typing passwords is inconvenient.
To set up social login with Google, see How to Add a Google Login to WordPress with Elementor.
Mailchimp Integration
Automatically add new users to your Mailchimp lists directly from the registration form. This grows your email audience and triggers welcome campaigns without a separate integration plugin.
Floating Login Bar (Hover or Click)
Add a login/register bar that appears on hover or click, which works well in headers or off-canvas menus. It keeps your layout clean while ensuring login is always accessible.
Tabbed Login/Register/Reset Layout
Combine login, registration, and password reset in a single tabbed layout. This keeps your UI compact and avoids sending users to separate pages, reducing drop-offs.
Logged-In User Panel
Once users are logged in, show them a personalized panel with profile links, a logout button, and custom options, all built in the Elementor editor.
Why Upgrade?
Upgrading to The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro unlocks the full power of login and user form customization:
- Bring modern features like social login and marketing integration directly into your forms.
- Build visually rich, user-friendly forms without relying on multiple plugins.
- Offer a consistent, on-brand login and signup experience from start to finish.
With 120+ widgets and advanced user control, The Plus Addons for Elementor Pro gives you everything you need to build powerful, conversion-friendly user flows without writing code.
Suggested Reading: How to Add a Login Button to a Sticky Header in Elementor?
