Would you like to improve the password reset experience for your users on your WordPress website? The default password reset form in WordPress may not match your website’s design or represent your brand. This can be problematic, especially if you have a membership site or client portal. In this comprehensive guide, I will explain how you can customize the WordPress password reset page to provide a better user experience.
Method 1: Use Formidable Forms to Customize
To replace the default WordPress password reset page, you can use the Formidable Forms plugin. This plugin allows you to replace the default page with a customized one using a shortcode. Although you cannot modify the password reset form itself, you can add your own content to supplement it. Here are the steps to personalize your password reset page with Formidable Forms:
1. Install and activate the Formidable Forms plugin and Formidable Forms Lite.
2. Enter your Formidable Forms license key.
3. Install the User Registration addon.
4. Create a new page and add the [frm-reset-password] shortcode.
5. Add your desired content to the page.
6. Set the new page as the default password reset page in Formidable Forms settings.
Method 2: Utilize the Theme My Login Plugin
If you want a consistent user experience across all membership pages, consider using the Theme My Login plugin. This free plugin replaces the default WordPress login, logout, registration, forgot password, and reset password pages with pages that match your WordPress theme. Follow these steps to customize the password reset page using the Theme My Login plugin:
1. Install and activate the Theme My Login plugin.
2. Create a new page with a suitable URL slug for the password reset page.
3. Add the [theme-my-login action=”lostpassword”] shortcode to the page content.
4. Customize the page with your preferred content.
5. Update the slug and status of the page.
6. Repeat the process for other built-in membership pages, using the appropriate URL slug and shortcode.
Method 3: Create a Custom Form with WPForms
If you want a completely customized password reset form, WPForms is the perfect plugin for you. It provides a “User Password Reset Form” template that you can modify to match your branding and include your own fields. Follow these steps to create a custom password reset form using WPForms:
1. Install and activate the WPForms plugin.
2. Enter your WPForms license key in the settings.
3. Install the User Registration addon.
4. Create a new form using the “User Password Reset Form” template.
5. Personalize the form fields and adjust the settings as needed.
6. Create a new page with the slug “onepassword” and add the form using the WPForms editor.
7. Customize the page content as desired.
8. Update the slug and status of the page.
9. Use the WPCode plugin to redirect visitors to the custom password reset page.
By following these methods, you can easily create a customized password reset page in WordPress that matches your website’s design and branding. Enhancing the user experience will elevate the professionalism and credibility of your site.
