Redirect New Registered Users to a Specific Page – WordPress

How to Redirect New Users to a Specific Page After Registration in WordPress

Redirecting new users after registration can streamline their onboarding experience—guiding them to a welcome page, a custom dashboard, or promotional content. Whether you prefer using a plugin or want to go code-only, this guide gives you both options.

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✅ Method 1: Using a Plugin (Recommended for Non-Coders)

Step 1: Install “Peter’s Login Redirect” Plugin

1. In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.

2. Search for Peter’s Login Redirect.

3. Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin.

Step 2: Configure User Redirection

1. Go to Settings > Login/logout Redirects.

2. Scroll to “Redirect Users by Role.”

3. Under the Subscriber role (default for new users), enter the URL of the page you want to redirect to. Example:

   https://yourdomain.com/welcome/

4. Click Save Changes.

Step 3: Test It

1. Open an incognito/private browser window.

2. Register a new account on your site.

3. You should be redirected to the specified page after registration and login.

Pro Tip: If user registration is disabled, enable it under Settings > General > Membership > Anyone can register.

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🧑‍💻 Method 2: Without a Plugin (Using Custom Code)

If you want full control or don’t want to rely on plugins, add this custom code to your theme’s functions.php file or a site-specific plugin.

Step 1: Choose a Redirection Target

Decide where you want to send users. Example:

Step 2: Insert Code into functions.php

🔧 Sample Code:

🔍 Explanation:

• registration_redirect is a WordPress hook that fires immediately after a user registers.

• This code intercepts the default redirect and overrides it with your custom URL.

Step 3: Save and Upload

• If editing via the WordPress dashboard, click Update File.

• If using FTP or your hosting file manager, upload the updated functions.php file.

Step 4: Test the Flow

1. Open a private browser window.

2. Register as a new user.

3. Confirm that you land on your designated page post-registration.

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⚠️ Important Considerations

• Theme Updates: Custom code in functions.php can be lost when you update your theme. Use a child theme to avoid this.

• Only for Registration: This method doesn’t affect post-login behavior. To redirect after login, use the login_redirect filter.

• Site Stability: Always test code changes on a staging or development site before applying to live environments.

Final Thoughts

Whether you use a plugin or write custom code, redirecting new users helps you shape the first impression and lead them toward valuable actions. For non-developers, plugins offer simplicity. For developers, code provides ultimate flexibility. Choose the path that best suits your comfort and control needs.

If you’d like help crafting a welcome page or a custom dashboard, I can help with that too—just ask.