How to Remove the Registration Option from the WordPress Login Page (wp-admin)

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In WordPress , it is sometimes necessary to restrict the ability to log in on the admin panel login page (wp-admin). Whether to maintain greater control over who can access the site or for other dentist database reasons, disabling this option can be a useful measure. Here we show you how to do it in a few simple steps.

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1. Disable the Logging Option in General Settings.
2. If You Have WooCommerce:
3. Alternatives if the Previous Steps Do Not Work:
1. Disable the Logging Option in General Settings.
In the WordPress general settings, there is an option that allows anyone to register on the site. Fortunately, disabling this option is pretty straightforward.

Step 1: Head to your WordPress Admin Area and click on “Settings” in the side menu.

Step 2: Within the General Settings section, you will find a section called “Membership.”

Step 3: Inside the Membership section, you will see a box that says “Anyone can sign up.” Uncheck this option.

Step 4: Don't forget to save your changes.

By performing these steps, the registration option should be removed from the login page.

2. If You Have WooCommerce:
If your site uses WooCommerce , you may need to disable the option to register from another location.

Step 1: Go to WooCommerce in the side menu of your WordPress Admin Area.

Step 2: Select “Settings” and then “Accounts & Privacy.”

Step 3: Within this section, you will find the option “Allow customers to create an account on the ‘My Account’ page.” Uncheck this option.

Step 4: Save changes to apply the settings.

With these steps, the registration option should also be removed from the “My Account” page in WooCommerce.

3. Alternatives if the Previous Steps Do Not Work:
In some cases, the steps above may not remove the desired registration option. In such situations, there are alternatives you can consider.

Step 1: An alternative is to use security plugins that offer advanced access control and logging options.

Step 2: Another option is to directly edit the active theme's functions.php file to disable the registration feature. However, this requires more technical knowledge and should be done with caution.

By following these steps, you will be able to remove the registration option from the WordPress login page, thus providing greater control over who can access your site.