Introduction
Let’s face it: usernames can be easy to forget, but most people never lose track of their email address. So why force users to log in with a username when their email is just as unique? With the Authentication - Email plugin, you can offer a seamless, hassle-free login experience that keeps your users coming back.
How It Works
When you activate Authentication - Email alongside the default Authentication - Joomla! plugin, users gain flexibility: they can log in with either their username or their email address (plus their password, of course). Want to go email-only? Simply disable the Authentication - Joomla! plugin, and users will log in using only their email address. It’s that easy.
What’s New in Joomla 5?
As of Joomla 5 (and plugin version 5.0.0), things got even simpler. The system plugin is no longer needed, and since Joomla 5 now requires an email address for account recovery, the plugin fits right in—no extra tweaks required.
Customizing Your Login Page
Heads up: this plugin doesn’t automatically update your login page or module labels. To match the email-friendly experience (like in the screenshot below), you’ll need a quick output override. The language constants to adjust are:
COMUSERSLOGINUSERNAMELABEL **
**MODLOGINVALUE_USERNAME
That’s it! A small change for a big improvement.
Why It Matters
By offering email-based logins, you’re removing friction and making your site more accessible. Happy users are loyal users—let Authentication - Email help you deliver a modern, frustration-free experience.
Authentication - EMail
- Version:
- 5.0.1
- Developer:
- Michael Richey
- Last updated:
-
Sep 03 2025
8 hours ago - Date added:
- Nov 18 2014
- License:
- GPLv2 or later
- Type:
- Free download
- Includes:
- p
- Compatibility:
- J3 J4 J5
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