Key Takeaks
- Single toggle, no nested options
- Sends logged-in users to the My Account page when they try to access the login page
- Prevents confusion (no point in showing a login form to a logged-in user)
- Customizable redirect destination
- Improves the user experience for already-authenticated users
What Is the Redirect Logged-in Users from Login Page feature?
When a logged-in user tries to access the WordPress login page, they see the login form again. This is confusing and provides no useful action. The Redirect Logged-in Users from Login Page feature automatically sends them to the My Account page instead.
Why You Need It
For most sites, showing a login form to a logged-in user is bad UX:
- Confusion: Users may wonder why they’re seeing a login form when they’re already logged in
- Wasted click: Users may try to log in again, which could log them out of another session
- No logical flow: The login page should only show to users who need to log in
Redirecting logged-in users to their account dashboard provides a logical flow.
How to Redirect Logged-in Users from Login Page in WordPress
Step 1: Navigate to Settings
Click into the Classic Monks plugin settings in your WordPress dashboard.
Step 2: Go to the WooCommerce Tab
Click on the WooCommerce menu, then click the Redirection subtab.
Step 3: Enable Redirect Logged-in Users
Toggle on Redirect logged-in users from login page.
Step 4: Save Changes
Click Save Changes.
Step 5: Test
Log in as a user. Try to access the WordPress login page (e.g., /wp-login.php). You should be redirected to the My Account page.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Redirect logged-in users from login page | Master toggle. | Off |
The redirect destination is the My Account page. To customize it, use the plugin settings.
What Gets Affected
- The WordPress login page: logged-in users are redirected to My Account
- The WooCommerce login page (my-account area): same behavior
- The customer experience: no more seeing a login form when already logged in
What Does NOT Get Affected
- The WordPress logout: works as usual
- The actual login process: users who are not logged in see the login form normally
- The My Account page: not affected (the redirect goes TO it)
- Password reset flow: separate pages, not affected
Advanced Options (Developers)
This feature registers 1 WordPress hook in woocommerce-functions.php:
Actions:
template_redirectcallscm_redirect_logged_in_users_from_login()(Redirects logged-in users from login page)
// Hooked in woocommerce-functions.php
add_action( 'template_redirect', 'cm_redirect_logged_in_users_from_login' );The feature modifies WooCommerce behavior by registering or removing hooks. Disabling it reverses those changes.
Common Use Cases
B2B stores
Wholesale customers are usually logged in. Sending them to My Account (instead of the login form) is a better experience.
Membership sites
Members are always logged in. Sending them to My Account provides a direct path to their account.
Frequent return customers
For customers who log in frequently, the My Account page is a more useful landing than the login form.
Troubleshooting
The redirect is not happening
Cause: The toggle is off, or the user is not actually logged in (e.g., session expired).
Fix: Verify the toggle is on. Log in as a test user and try again.
The redirect goes to the wrong page
Cause: The default destination is the My Account page, but the My Account page may be at a different URL than expected.
Fix: Configure in the plugin settings to set a custom destination.
Logged-in admins are being redirected
Cause: The redirect applies to all users.
Fix: Configure in the plugin settings to exclude admins. Admins may need to access the login page for testing (e.g., to log in as another user).
The redirect creates a redirect loop
Cause: The destination page has its own redirect that points back to the login page.
Fix: Check the destination page for any redirect rules. The destination should not redirect under normal conditions.