Customization
The Login & Registration page is a critical touchpoint for user engagement, security, and conversion optimization. Customizing its elements allows you to create a seamless and branded experience while ensuring flexibility in authentication options. The following recommendations outline ways to balance usability, security, and business objectives.
If you haven't already, please start by reading our General Overview of the Login & Registration Page.
Authentication & Security Customization
Security and user convenience should be balanced through configurable authentication settings.
Password Policy Configuration
- Define custom password complexity rules (e.g., minimum length, required special characters, uppercase letters).
- Enable password strength indicators with real-time feedback.
Session & Login Control
- Configure session expiration times for enhanced security.
/** Storefront Core - Configuration of session handling and cookie
* https://scayle.dev/en/storefront-guide/developer-guide/basic-setup/sessions */
session: {
sameSite: 'lax', // Override: NUXT_STOREFRONT_SESSION_SAME_SITE
maxAge: 2419200, // 4 weeks in seconds | Override: NUXT_STOREFRONT_SESSION_MAX_AGE
}
- Allow automatic logout after inactivity to prevent unauthorized access.
You can enable third-party authentication or SSO (Single Sign-On) options for added convenience.
Identity Provider (IDP) Options
- Choose which social logins are available (Google, Apple, Facebook, etc.).
/** Storefront Core - Identity Provider support for Token-based (OAuth) Authentication
* https://scayle.dev/en/storefront-guide/developer-guide/basic-setup/authentication#identity-providers */
idp: {
enabled: false,
idpKeys: ['google'],
idpRedirectURL: '',
}
Custom Redirects After Authentication
- Define custom landing pages post-login (e.g., promotion page, checkout).
- Implement conditional redirects based on login source (e.g., redirect guest checkout users to a different flow).
Prefilling User Email for Returning Users
To enhance the user experience, you may want to prefill the email field for returning users. This can save them time and improve the overall form submission process.
1. Store the Decrypted Email in Local Storage
When a user logs in, you can store their email in local storage. This will allow you to retrieve the email the next time they return. While this method is simple, it's essential to be mindful of security risks when storing sensitive information.
2. Retrieve the Email and Prefill the Field
On subsequent visits, you can retrieve the email from local storage and prefill the email input field. This is done as soon as the page loads.
