How to use lostpassword_form action in WordPress

In WordPress, hooks are super handy for customizing and adding functionality without touching the core files. Today, we’re diving into the lostpassword_form action hook. It fires inside the lost password form tags, just before the hidden fields. Let’s explore how you can use it to enhance your WordPress site.

Example 1: Adding Custom Message to Lost Password Form

Let’s say you want to add a custom message to the lost password form. You can do this easily by hooking into the lostpassword_form action.

    function weplugins_custom_message_lostpassword_form() {
        echo '<p>Please enter your email address to reset your password.</p>';
    }
    add_action('lostpassword_form', 'weplugins_custom_message_lostpassword_form');
    

Example 2: Adding Custom Styles to the Lost Password Form

Want to style your lost password form differently? Hook into the lostpassword_form action to add custom styles.

    function weplugins_custom_styles_lostpassword_form() {
        echo '<style>.lostpassword-form { background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; }</style>';
    }
    add_action('lostpassword_form', 'weplugins_custom_styles_lostpassword_form');
    

Example 3: Remove a Hook from Lost Password Form

If you need to remove a hook callback, you can use the remove_action function. Make sure to use the same callback function name, priority, and number of arguments.

    function weplugins_remove_custom_message() {
        remove_action('lostpassword_form', 'weplugins_custom_message_lostpassword_form');
    }
    add_action('init', 'weplugins_remove_custom_message');
    

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