How to Add Login with Google to Your WordPress Site in Just 5 Minutes – Complete Tutorial

In 2026, asking users to create a new account with username and password is one of the quickest ways to lose them. Most people already have a Google account and prefer one-click login. Adding Login with Google to your WordPress website not only boosts sign-up rates but also improves security and user experience.

The best part? You can do it completely free in under 5 minutes using the lightweight Log in with Google plugin by RT Camp. In our latest YouTube video, we showed the exact live process on a real WordPress site. This article gives you the full written guide so you can follow along at your own pace.

Why You Should Add Google Login to WordPress

• Higher Conversions: Users sign up or log in with just one click instead of filling long forms.
• Better User Experience: No need to remember yet another password.
• Auto Registration: New users get an account created automatically.
• Improved Security: Google handles the authentication (you can keep your existing 2FA).
• Perfect for Membership Sites, LMS, WooCommerce Stores & Blogs: Especially useful for Indian agencies and freelancers who run client websites.
  

Step-by-Step: How to Configure Login with Google in 5 Minutes

Step 1: Install the Free Plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins → Add New.
3. Search for “Log in with Google” (developed by RT Camp).
4. Install and activate the plugin.

It’s a super-light plugin with 6,000+ active installations and excellent ratings.

Step 2: Create Google OAuth Credentials (2 minutes)

1. Open Google Cloud Console in a new tab.
2. Create a new project (or select an existing one).
3. Go to APIs & Services → OAuth consent screen.

• Choose External and click Create.
• Add your app name and email.

1. Now go to Credentials → Create Credentials → OAuth client ID.

• Application type: Web application.
• Authorised JavaScript origins: https://yourdomain.com (replace with your site URL).
• Authorised redirect URI: https://yourdomain.com/wp-login.php

1. Click Create.
2. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.

Step 3: Connect the Plugin

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings → Log in with Google.
2. Paste the Client ID and Client Secret.
3. Enable Auto-registration (highly recommended).
4. (Optional) Enable One-tap login – but note that it bypasses 2FA for faster login.
5. Click Save Changes.

That’s it! No coding, no extra settings.

How It Looks on Your Site

• A “Login with Google” button automatically appears on the default WordPress login page.
• You can also add the button anywhere using the block provided by the plugin.
• Works perfectly on desktop, mobile, tablets, and across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (Android support is limited but functional).

Pro Tips from the Video

• Always use your own Google project instead of third-party services for better security.
• Keep your existing WordPress 2FA plugin active – Google login works alongside it.
• Test on a staging site first if you have many plugins.
• The plugin adds zero bloat and doesn’t slow down your site.

Adding Login with Google is now a must-have feature for any serious WordPress site in 2026. With this free plugin and 5-minute setup, you can instantly improve user experience and reduce cart abandonment on membership or e-commerce sites.

Watch the complete live demonstration (real-time setup on screen):
https://youtu.be/-PciYCLgxo8

Ready to implement it right now?
Install the plugin here → https://wordpress.org/plugins/login-with-google/

Have you added Google login to your site yet? Did it increase your sign-ups? Drop your experience in the comments below – we reply to every comment!

Article by WPThemesIN | Updated April 2026