How to Add VK Social Login & Registration to WordPress
Do you want to learn how to add VK social login and registration to your WordPress site?
Providing users with convenient login options can significantly enhance their experience on your site. With VK.com (VKontakte), a popular social media platform, many users already have accounts, making it easier to log in without the hassle of creating another username and password.
Imagine entering a coffee shop where you must fill out a lengthy form whenever you want your favorite drink. Frustrating, right? Now, picture that same shop offering a quick, one-tap option to order your coffee using your social media account. This is precisely what VK social login offers for your website.
This article will guide you through integrating VK social login using the ProfilePress social login addon.
Adding VK Social Login to WordPress
To add a VK social login to your WordPress site, purchase and install the ProfilePress plugin. After successfully activating the plugin, we’ll need to enable the Social Login addon feature from ProfilePress > Addons.
Creating a VK App for WordPress Social Login
To do this, log in to your account and go to https://vk.com/apps.
Click the “My Apps” menu, then the “Create” button.
Fill out the form with an app name and website address. Submit the form to create the app.
After the app is created, click the Settings menu. Ensure “Open API” is enabled. Enter the following as “Authorized redirect URI”https://yourwebsite.com/ppauth/vk
. Replace yourwebsite.com with your website domain and save.
Copy your Application ID and Secure Key to a safe location.
Integrating the VK App with ProfilePress
Login to your WordPress dashboard. Go to ProfilePress >> Settings and open the Social Login section.
Save the App ID and Secure keys to the settings.
To complete VK social login integration for WordPress, follow this article to learn how to add the VK login button to your registration and login forms.
Conclusion
We hope this article helped you learn how to add a VK social login to your WordPress site. By implementing VK social login, you improve user experience and increase engagement on your platform.
If you’re interested in expanding your social login options, check out our articles on how to add Facebook social login to WordPress and LinkedIn social login to WordPress.