Introduction
Registration Simplifier is a Joomla plugin which streamlines the registration process by allowing users to remove the username field and set the email as the username, enhancing the overall user experience for faster signups. It provides a simplified, user-friendly, and professional registration form.
Installation
Downloading the Extension
Email: After you purchase the extension from our store, you will receive an email containing a link to download the extension.
Store: Alternatively, you can download the extension from the "Downloads" section in our store. If you are a new user, you need to create an account using the same email address you used for the purchase.
Click to download the extension package: RegistrationSimplifier_UNZIP.zip
Unzipping the Package
Use any file unzipper tool or WinRAR to unzip the RegistrationSimplifier_UNZIP.zip package. After unzipping, you will find the following contents:
- plg_registration_simplifier.zip: This is the installation file compatible with Joomla 4.x and Joomla 5.x.
- ReadMe.txt: Contains vital information about the current version of the extension.
Installing the Extension
To install the extension, log in to the backend of your Joomla website.
- For Joomla 4 & 5: Navigate to Extensions > Install, then click on the "Upload Package File" tab. Click "Browse" to select the installation file (
plg_registration_simplifier.zip
), then click "Upload and Install."
A success message will be displayed once the installation is complete.
Configuration
After installation, the plugin needs to be enabled to suit your requirements. Access the plugin settings by navigating to Extensions > Plugins, and find User - Registration Simplifier in the list. Enable the plugin, and it will start working automatically, streamlining your registration process.
The plugin provides two configuration parameters:
- Remove Username: Enable this to remove the username field from the registration form.
- Remove Confirm Password: Enable this to remove the confirm password field from the registration form.
Usage
Once configured, the Registration Simplifier plugin will automatically simplify the registration form by removing the username and confirm password fields, if configured to do so. This helps make the registration form smaller and more user-friendly.
FAQ
Why is it useful to allow login using both email and username?
- Allowing login using both email and username is useful because many users often forget their usernames but remember their email addresses. This feature makes the login process more user-friendly and reduces the chances of login issues. It is the ultimate solution and has been implemented on major sites like Amazon, Google, Facebook, and X.