Is it possible to login to a user from the frontend?

[desbest]

Is it possible to login to a user (signup and logout) from the frontend?

Has someone more experienced with Processwire than me, already made this functionality the proper way, or do I have to code it myself?

[rick]

Hi @desbest,

There are any number of topics and modules in the forum discussing this, google: site:processwire.com/talk/ "frontend login" for a comprehensive list.

If you can explain what it is you want to accomplish with your project, I'm sure many will offer up suggestions about which way is most efficient for your needs.

Let us know if you have any questions.

 

[szabesz]

If you only want frontend login, the easiest way to do it is using @adrian's Page Protector module. For tips on how to use it that way start reading from this post:

If you want to do it all by yourself? Probably the most famous post is this one (with some deprecated functions inside, so read the topic carefully):

Alternatively you can use a helper module too: https://bitbucket.org/pwFoo/frontenduser/wiki/Documentation

And as @rick said, you can search the forum for a lot more examples.

[BillH]

Depending on how complex your needs are and the project's budget, there's also the Login Register Pro (paid for) module https://processwire.com/store/login-register-pro/.

[desbest]

Nice find, that module didn't exist in 2017. I had to resort to the free open source "login register" module that's been discontinued and later replaced with that one.