Sometimes when you install a plugin or theme in WordPress, it brings extra features you don’t need. One of these is the Sky Login Redirect. It changes your login page behavior or sends users to another page after login. If you don’t want this, the good news is — you can remove it.
Let me guide you through the process of uninstalling or disabling it. You don’t need to be a tech expert to do this.
What is Sky Login Redirect?
Sky Login Redirect is a function or plugin that changes the default WordPress login behavior. When users log in, instead of being directed to the dashboard, they may be redirected to another page. This could be the homepage, a profile page, or something else.
You may have installed this by:
- Using a theme that included it
- Installing a plugin that adds login control
- Customizing your login settings earlier
If you no longer wish to use this feature, you can remove it.
Step 1: Check for the Plugin
First, go to your WordPress admin panel.
- Log in to WordPress
- Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
- Look for anything called:
- Sky Login Redirect
- Sky Login
- Sky Toolkit
- Custom Login Redirect
If you find a plugin that sounds like that:
- Click Deactivate
- Then click Delete
Now test your login page. Try logging in with a new browser or in incognito mode to see if the issue persists.
Step 2: Check the Theme Functions File
If you didn’t find a plugin, the redirect may be inside your theme.
- Go to Appearance > Theme File Editor.
- Open functions.php (this is the theme’s main file).
- Look for code like this:
function custom_login_redirect($redirect_to, $request, $user) {
return home_url(); // or some other URL
}
add_filter(‘login_redirect’, ‘custom_login_redirect’);
This code changes the login page redirection.
If you see this kind of code and it looks like it’s forcing a redirect:
- Please make a backup first (copy the whole file and paste it into Notepad)
- Then delete or comment out the code (add // before each line)
Click Update File after making changes.
Now test the login again.
Step 3: Look in Your Child Theme (if you use one)
Some sites use a child theme instead of the main theme. You can check this under:
Appearance > Themes
See which one is active — if it says “Child Theme,” check its functions.php file as well.
Repeat the same steps as above.
Step 4: Use a Plugin to Reset Login Behavior
If you can’t find the source of the redirect, try using a plugin to reset the login behavior.
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for Peter’s Login Redirect or LoginWP.
- Install it.
- Open the plugin settings.
- Set the login redirect to the dashboard or default.
This will override the Sky Login Redirect.
Step 5: Clear Cache
After making these changes, clear your browser cache and site cache.
If you use a caching plugin like WP Total Cache or LiteSpeed, navigate to its settings and click ‘Clear All Caches’.
Also, try logging in using a private or incognito window.
Step 6: Contact Support if You Still Can’t Find It
If the redirect is still happening and you can’t find any plugin or code causing it, contact your:
- Theme developer
- Hosting provider
- WordPress developer (if you hired one earlier)
Tell them:
“My WordPress login page redirects to another page after login. I want to remove this redirect and go back to the default dashboard login.”
They can review the site files and make any necessary adjustments.
Bonus Tip: Use a Default WordPress Theme to Check
Sometimes the theme itself forces the redirect.
To check this:
- Go to Appearance > Themes.
- Activate a default theme, such as Twenty Twenty-Four.
- Try logging in again.
If the redirect stops, then the theme was the problem.
You can:
- Contact the theme developer.
- Edit the theme files as explained earlier.
- Switch to a new theme.
FAQs
Why does WordPress redirect me to the homepage after login?
It’s usually caused by a plugin or theme that has a custom login redirect feature. It may also happen if someone added custom code.
Can I remove the redirect without editing the code?
Yes. If the redirect came from a plugin, deactivate or delete the plugin. If not, you can use another plugin to override the redirect.
Will deleting the Sky Login Redirect break my site?
No. Removing the redirect sends users back to the standard WordPress dashboard after logging in. It won’t break anything unless the feature is deeply built into your theme.
Is there a way to check where the redirect comes from?
You can check your browser address bar after login or use a plugin like Query Monitor to track what’s happening behind the scenes.