Is it possible to configure a login/logout link to appear only when a user is logged in
How can I add a login/logout link to my Joomla menu?
Adding a login/logout link to your Joomla menu is an easy process and can be achieved in just a few steps. There are two ways to do this, either by coding the link manually or using an extension.
Manually Coding the Link
This method requires more steps and knowledge of HTML/CSS coding. Here are the steps:
- Log in to your Joomla administrator panel.
- Go to Menus and select the Menu Item Manager for the menu you would like to add the link to.
- Click the “New” button to create a new menu item.
- In the Menu Item Type select “External URL”.
- In the Menu Item Details tab set the following:
- Link: #
- Window Target: _self
- On the Menu Item Parameters (Advanced) tab find the Code option and click the text field to open the HTML editor.
- Replace the content in the editor with the following code:
- Guarda los cambios.
Utilizar una extensión
Adding a login/logout link to your Joomla menu with the help of an extension is simpler and recommended for beginners. The best and most popular extensions for this purpose are Joomla Rulez Login and Logout and Loginout.
Installation Steps:
- Download the chosen extension from its official website.
- Log in to your Joomla administrator panel.
- Go to Extensions and click the “Upload and Install” button.
- Browse your computer for the downloaded extension.
- Upload and Install it.
- Once installed, go to Menus and select the Menu Item Manager for the menu you would like to add the link to.
- From the Menu Item Type select the extension you just installed.
- Guarda los cambios.
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