Fix post-login redirect issues when themes or plugins interfere with WP Ghost’s custom admin path, and replace the default WordPress logo on the login page with your site logo. When you change the wp-admin path with WP Ghost, some themes and plugins still try to redirect users to the old /wp-admin after login, sending them to the homepage or a 404 instead of the dashboard. Clean Login Page overrides these redirects so users always land on the correct custom admin path. It also replaces the WordPress logo on the login form with your site logo from Appearance > Customize. This is a free feature.
What Is Clean Login Page?
Clean Login Page does two things. First, it ensures that after login, users are redirected to the correct custom admin path (not the default /wp-admin). Second, it replaces the default WordPress logo on the login page with your site logo saved in Appearance > Customize. Both changes help maintain a clean, branded, and functional login experience when using WP Ghost’s path-security features.
When to Enable Clean Login Page
Enable this option when you see one of these symptoms after changing the wp-admin path:
Login redirects to the homepage instead of the dashboard. You enter your credentials, the login succeeds, but you end up on the homepage or a 404 page instead of the admin dashboard. A theme or plugin is adding a custom hook to the login process that redirects to the old /wp-admin, which no longer exists.
Login redirects to the wrong URL. After logging in, you’re sent to an unexpected URL that doesn’t match your custom admin path. This happens when a plugin hardcodes the /wp-admin redirect URL instead of using WordPress’s dynamic admin URL functions.
You want to replace the WordPress logo on the login page. Even without redirect issues, enabling Clean Login Page replaces the WordPress logo with your site’s custom logo, creating a branded login experience for your users.
How to Enable Clean Login Page
- Go to WP Ghost > Advanced > Compatibility.
- Switch on Clean Login Page.
- Click Save.
Custom login/logout redirects: For more control over where users land after login or logout, go to WP Ghost > Tweaks > Redirects > Do Login & Logout Redirects. You can set different redirect URLs based on user roles. See the Redirects tutorial for details.
Troubleshooting
Still redirecting to the homepage after enabling
Clear all caches (browser, caching plugin, and server-level). If the issue persists, the theme or plugin may be using a redirect method that Clean Login Page can’t override. Try using the login/logout redirect setting in WP Ghost > Tweaks > Redirects to force the correct destination. If that doesn’t work, check the Compatibility Plugins List for known conflicts with your active theme or plugins.
Site logo not showing on the login page
The logo is pulled from your theme’s customizer settings. Go to Appearance > Customize > Site Identity and make sure a logo is uploaded. If your theme uses a different method for logos (not the standard WordPress customizer), the default WordPress logo may still appear.
Login page not loading at all
This is likely a path configuration issue, not a Clean Login Page issue. Check that your custom login path is correct in WP Ghost > Change Paths. If you can’t access the login page, use the Safe URL parameter to bypass WP Ghost temporarily, or follow the emergency disable guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need this if redirects work fine?
Only if you want the logo replacement feature. If your login redirects are working correctly after changing the admin path, you don’t need Clean Login Page for its redirect fix. The logo replacement is a nice branding bonus but not a security requirement.
Does this work with WooCommerce?
Yes. Clean Login Page fixes redirects for the standard WordPress login form, which WooCommerce also uses for admin access. For WooCommerce customer account login pages, the redirect behavior is controlled by WooCommerce’s own settings. WP Ghost is fully compatible with WooCommerce.
Is this the same as the Login Page Design feature?
No. Clean Login Page fixes redirect issues and replaces the logo only. The Login Page Design feature is a full customizer that lets you change the login page background, colors, fonts, and layout. They can be used together.
Does WP Ghost modify WordPress core files?
No. Clean Login Page works through WordPress hooks to override redirect behavior and inject a custom logo. No core files are modified. Disabling the option restores the default WordPress login behavior instantly.
Related Tutorials
Login page configuration and path management:
- Change and Hide the wp-admin Path – The feature that creates the redirect issue Clean Login Page fixes.
- Change and Hide the Login Path – Customize the login URL.
- Redirects – Set custom login and logout redirect URLs per user role.
- Login Page Design Customization – Full visual customizer for the login page appearance.
- Rollback Settings – Recover access if login configuration changes cause issues.