How to Use a Custom Logout Link to Logout WordPress Users

Do you want to create a custom logout link that allows users to log out of your WordPress site?

Logging out users from a WordPress website is essential for managing user sessions and maintaining security. While WordPress includes default logout functionality, there are instances where a custom logout link is preferred, either for specific purposes or to enhance user experience.

In this article, we’ll explore creating a custom logout link in WordPress. Whether you’re looking to tailor the logout process to fit your site’s design or provide users with a more intuitive logout option, we’ve got you covered.

Previously, we discussed adding registration, login, and logout links to WordPress menus. Now, we’ll focus on creating a logout link or URL that, when clicked or opened, seamlessly logs users out from your WordPress-powered site.

Implementing a Custom Logout Link in WordPress

This section will walk you through creating and integrating a custom logout link in WordPress using the ProfilePress Plugin.

ProfilePress is an excellent WordPress membership plugin for creating robust membership sites and eCommerce stores and controlling access to your content. Beyond its extensive features for paid membership plans and eCommerce functionalities, ProfilePress offers powerful user management features, including customizable custom WordPress login and registration forms.

Here’s how to use ProfilePress to add a custom logout link to your WordPress site.

Install and Activate the ProfilePress Plugin

To get started, install the ProfilePress plugin on your WordPress site. If you’re unsure how to do this, refer to the installation and activation guide.

Once you’ve successfully activated the plugin, you can implement a custom logout link using the [link-logout] shortcode provided by ProfilePress. There are two primary ways to incorporate this shortcode into your site.

Method I

Firstly is via [link-logout id="" class="" label="Sign Out" title=""] which outputs or displays a link that, when clicked, logs out the user.

Pasting the above shortcode in a post or page will create a link with anchor text set to “Sign Out” like so:

<a href="https://profilepress.com/wp-login.php?action=logout&_wpnonce=c9768116db&redirect_to=https://profilepress.com/" title="Sign Out" class="logout" id="log-out">Sign Out</a>

Note: the shortcode attributes are optional. For example, leaving out the label attribute will cause the anchor text to be “Log Out”.

Method II

Another way is by adding “raw” to the shortcode like this [link-logout raw].

Saving the above shortcode to a page will display the logout URL.

Note: This method differs from the first method in that it does not display an HTML link that has to be clicked before users are logged out. Instead, it outputs the URL that can log users out.

Implement a Custom Logout Link on Your WordPress Site!

Adding a custom logout link to your WordPress site can improve usability and security. This simple step allows users to log out easily while keeping the design consistent.

It can be a valuable addition to your WordPress site if you want to optimize the user experience or reinforce your website’s security measures.

So, take action now and enhance your WordPress site with a custom logout link. Your users will appreciate the improved usability, and you’ll rest easy knowing your site is more secure.