Authentication - EMail

Introduction

Authentication, Email Authentication, Access & Security, Site Access, Email

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.

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Excellent little plugin, but we need a version for Joomla 4

Lucas Guitink (1).
Posted on 15 October 2022

Functionality

Great foor Joomla 3 and lower, but there is none for Joomla 4 yet. I hope it wil come. I couldn't find other plugins that do the same ......

Ease of use

Great foor Joomla 3 and lower, but there is none for Joomla 4 yet. I hope it wil come. I couldn't find other plugins that do the same ......

Support

Great foor Joomla 3 and lower, but there is none for Joomla 4 yet. I hope it wil come. I couldn't find other plugins that do the same ......

Documentation

Great foor Joomla 3 and lower, but there is none for Joomla 4 yet. I hope it wil come. I couldn't find other plugins that do the same ......

I used this to: Great foor Joomla 3 and lower, but there is none for Joomla 4 yet. I hope it wil come. I couldn't find other plugins that do the same ......

Exellent plugin, simple et complet

AlainR (13).
Posted on 04 October 2021

Functionality

Cela fait exactement ce pour quoi il a été conçu : simple et efficace

Ease of use

Installer et activer : c'est fonctionnel... Que dire de plus ?!!

Documentation

Tout est indiqué dans le descriptif : on ne peut plus clair et plus simple.

I used this to: Je combine l'accès à Joomla! avec une application externe nécessitant l'adresse électronique pour s'y connecter. Afin de simplifier la connexion pour les utilisateurs, ce plugin permet d'uniformiser l'adresse électronique comme identifiant.

Didn't work

Pete (5).
Posted on 01 September 2021

Functionality

I'm running 3.9.28 and this simply didn't work. There are no errors in the log files it simply returns a status of 4 in one of the arrays.

Ease of use

If it doesn't work, it ain't easy! Trying to debug it wasn't either.

Support

No answer from the author and the forums are overrun with spam... looks like no one has been there in quite a while.

Documentation

Mostly clear but some things about editing the language files were pretty unclear.

I used this to: When you install 2.3.2 you'll get errors about files not found in /tmp and the language strings are all missing but when you upgrade to 2.4.2 the strings appear.

should be joomla-core functionality

Dennis (2).
Posted on 19 February 2020

Functionality

Simply does what it says.
Not just that: it re-uses joomla-core code and thus is very well built!

Ease of use

Simply install the package with 2 plugins. Optionally override some language strings and your done.

Support

Not needed. You do need to know a bit about language overrides and optionally template overrides, though.

Documentation

A short webpage with all needed info. Small improvement could be addition of relevant template overrides: com_users/login and mod_login.

I used this to: let website visitors login with e-mail and password. I disabled username login. Membership pro handles user registration which is why I could disable username login.

It works as expected but...

José María Ferri Azorín (4).
Posted on 30 September 2019

Functionality

It works as expected, no more, no less, just perfect!
Just install, enable plugin and ready.

Ease of use

Easy to install and easy of use, simple, clear.
I'm using Joomla 3.9.x

Support

I got 2 warnings, easy to solve, 1 when installing:
h**ps://imagizer. imageshack. com /img923/1649/DqgwCl. png
2nd one, see below

Documentation

2nd warning, when upgrading:
h**ps:// imagizer. imageshack. com /img924/6627/N4AmhD.png
you should add 'method="upgrade"' to manifest file

I used this to: I use this plugin in a non-profit organization, to allow users not only login with their (potentially forgettable) username, but their email too

Look no further, this free plugin works perfect and is lightweight

Modern Designs (18).
Posted on 13 November 2018

Functionality

Worked perfect after installed and activated.

Ease of use

The only issue I saw that when changing the "Constant" override, the underscores were missing, they should be:
(See Documentation below)

Support

Not needed.

Documentation

COM_USERS_LOGIN_USERNAME_LABEL
COM_USERS_FIELD_RESET_CONFIRM_USERNAME_LABEL
MOD_LOGIN_VALUE_USERNAME

I used this to: A website with a lot of users that either signed up with a username or email. This makes it easy for everyone to login.

Simply a must have!

Nicola (8).
Posted on 13 February 2018

Functionality

This extension is very useful for users enjoying. Thanks a lot Michael! Note that here there is an old version.

Ease of use

Very easy to use and functional.

Documentation

Very comprehensive.

I used this to: Some of my websites with a lot of users.

I like it

Tim (1).
Posted on 04 February 2018

Functionality

Simple but it works

Ease of use

Easy to use if you follow the the documentation. Fast installations!

Documentation

I used this to: I use this for my Joomla website Scuba College

Good extension

Jean-Pierre Govaert (1).
Posted on 19 March 2017

Functionality

Good

Ease of use

It's OK except the installation

Works beautifully

Halare (7).
Posted on 16 December 2016

Functionality

User can enter either username or their email to login, which is a great option to provide.

Ease of use

Simply install, turn on and your off and running. No settings to worry about.

Support

Not needed.

Documentation

Again not needed. But it is there giving you instructions should you want to only use email and not allow the username.

I used this to: Running an e-commerce site with HikaShop. I also have a Ajax login.
The plugin works seamlessly with both.

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By Michael Richey

Site Management

Personalizing content for every visitor while staying privacy-compliant just got easier. The System - Google Tag Manager ACL plugin extends the power of the System - Google Tag Manager plugin, integrating seamlessly with it and the System - EU e-Privacy Directive plugin to link Google Consent Mode v2 signals to Joomla’s Access Control List (ACL) system. This trio lets site owners turn user conse...

Free

Console - Indexing API

By Michael Richey

Search & Indexing

Filling a gap in the functionality of Content - Indexing API, this console plugin scans for items (content, contacts, tags, weblinks, and newsfeeds) that recently reached their publish_up dates, submitting them to your configured search engines. Additionally, you can now submit specific URLs via CLI. How It Works Two Operational Modes indexingapi:published - Scans core components for recently...

Free

User - Static Name

By Michael Richey

User Management

Strengthen user account security on your Joomla site with the "User - Static Name" extension, designed to prevent changes to a user's proper name for specific groups. This simple yet effective tool ensures stability and control in environments where maintaining accurate contact information is crucial. How It Works Setting up User - Static Name is straightforward: enable the plugin and select the...

Free

Contact - Valid Email

By Michael Richey

Contact forms

Tired of spam clogging your Joomla contact forms? Contact - Valid Email is here to save the day! This free plugin ensures only legitimate emails make it to your inbox, filtering out junk like random@se or spammer@fake.com with ease. Built for Joomla users who value a clean, secure site, this extension validates email submissions in real-time, giving you peace of mind without slowing down your form...

Free

Content - Orbit

By Michael Richey

Rotators

Content - Orbit transforms your Joomla content into a stunning 3D rotating carousel, captivating visitors with a dynamic, immersive display. Showcase articles, images, or products with customizable settings for aspect ratio, orientation, and rotation direction. Fine-tune each carousel with optional data- attributes or control it with custom scripts for ultimate flexibility. Perfect for any Joomla...

Free

System - Link Canonical

By Michael Richey

SEO & Metadata

Duplicate content is the silent killer of your Joomla site’s SEO, confusing search engines and tanking your rankings. System - Link Canonical is a free, battle-tested plugin that puts an end to that nonsense by auto-generating canonical URLs for your front-end HTML pages. It slaps tags in the and HTTP headers, with built-in fixes for Joomla core components (com_content, com_contact, com_users)...

Free

Content - InterLinked

By Michael Richey

SEO & Metadata

Disconnected articles are the silent killer of your Joomla site’s engagement, sending readers packing and tanking your SEO. Content - InterLinked is a free, battle-tested plugin that puts an end to that nonsense by auto-generating keyword-based links between articles in your Joomla 5 site. It weaves a web of connections using article keywords (metakey) and category associations, with customizabl...

Free

Content - MiniGlobe

By Michael Richey

Maps & Locations

Want to dazzle your Joomla site visitors? Content - MiniGlobe transforms your articles with stunning, interactive 3D globes using a simple {miniglobe} tag. Powered by Three.js, this plugin is a lightweight, budget-friendly alternative to bloated, pricey globe solutions. It maxes out at 1.3MB with all features enabled, but can be even leaner without clouds or bump maps. Perfect for showcasing serve...

Free

System - X Autopost

By Michael Richey

Social Share

Boost your Joomla site's presence on X with System - X Autopost! This user-friendly plugin automatically shares your articles and contacts to X with polished tweets and adds rich Twitter Card previews to every page on your site. Say goodbye to duplicate posts and manual sharing—enjoy smart automation with full control. Share Your Content Effortlessly with X Previews System - X Autopost makes i...

Free

Task - Inactive Users

By Michael Richey

User Management

Keep your Joomla site secure and tidy by automatically managing inactive user accounts with the free Task - Inactive Users plugin. The Task - Inactive Users plugin empowers Joomla administrators to maintain a clean and secure user base by automating the management of inactive accounts. Commissioned by an anonymous member of the Joomla community, who generously offered this tool to the Joomla comm...

Free

System - AI Meta

By Michael Richey

SEO & Metadata

Automate your SEO with System - AI Meta, a Joomla plugin that leverages AI to generate optimized meta descriptions and keywords for your content. This powerful Joomla plugin is designed to streamline your site's SEO by automatically generating meta descriptions and keywords using advanced AI models. Compatible with Joomla 5.x, it integrates seamlessly with AI services like Ollama and OpenAI-compa...