In today’s fast-paced digital world, making the user experience as seamless as possible is crucial for the success of any online store. One of the easiest ways to enhance the registration process for your WooCommerce site is by integrating a “Sign in with Google” option. By offering users the ability to quickly log in or register with their Google account, you not only streamline their experience but also reduce barriers to entry, leading to higher conversion rates and improved user satisfaction.
To save you time and effort, I’ve developed a lightweight custom plugin that adds Google Login functionality to your WooCommerce store. Not only is it easy to install and configure (instructions below), but it’s also designed to be super lightweight, ensuring it won’t impact your website’s performance or loading speed. Just download the plugin, set it up, and you’re good to go!
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the benefits of this feature, how to install the plugin, and how to configure it for your WooCommerce store.
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Configuring Google Login: How to Get Your Google Client ID
Certainly! I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to obtain your Google Client ID. This is an essential part of setting up Google Sign-In for your website.
- Go to the Google Cloud Console: Open your web browser and navigate to https://console.cloud.google.com/
- Sign in to your Google account: If you’re not already signed in, you’ll be prompted to do so.
- Create a new project (or select an existing one):
- In the top-left corner, click on the project dropdown.
- Click on “New Project” in the upper-right corner of the modal window.
- Give your project a name (e.g., “My WordPress Google Login”).
- Click “Create”.
- Select your new project: After creation, make sure your new project is selected in the top-left project dropdown.
- Enable the Google+ API:
- In the left sidebar, click on “APIs & Services” > “Library”.
- In the search bar, type “Google+ API” and select it from the results.
- Click the “Enable” button.
- Configure the OAuth consent screen:
- In the left sidebar, click on “APIs & Services” > “OAuth consent screen”.
- Select “External” as the user type (unless your website is only for users within your organization).
- Click “Create”.
- Fill in the required fields:
- App name: Your website or app name
- User support email: Your email address
- Developer contact information: Your email address
- Click “Save and Continue” through the next screens, adding any necessary information.
- Click “Back to Dashboard” when you’re done.
- Create credentials:
- In the left sidebar, click on “APIs & Services” > “Credentials”.
- Click the “Create Credentials” button at the top of the page and select “OAuth client ID”.
- Configure the OAuth client:
- For Application type, select “Web application”.
- Name: Give it a name (e.g., “WordPress Google Login”).
- Authorized JavaScript origins: Add your website’s URL (e.g., https://www.yourwebsite.com).
- Authorized redirect URIs: Add your website’s URL followed by “/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php” (e.g., https://www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php).
- Click “Create”.
- Get your Client ID:
- After creation, you’ll see a modal with your Client ID and Client Secret.
- The Client ID is what you need for the Google Sign-In button. It looks something like this: 123456789012-abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz123456.apps.googleusercontent.com
