Redirecting non-logged-in users to the login page

Redirecting non-logged-in users to the login page in WordPress after a certain period of inactivity can be accomplished by adding a custom script to your WordPress theme or through a plugin. Below is a step-by-step guide on how you can achieve this:

Method 1: Adding Code to the Theme’s functions.php File

1. Access Your Theme’s Functions File:

• Go to your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to Appearance > Theme Editor.
• Find and open the functions.php file of your active theme.

1. Add the Following Code:

   function redirect_non_logged_in_users() {
       if (!is_user_logged_in()) {
           ?>
           <script type="text/javascript">
               setTimeout(function() {
                   window.location.href = "<?php echo wp_login_url(); ?>";
               }, 120000); // 120000 milliseconds = 2 minutes
           </script>
           <?php
       }
   }
   add_action('wp_footer', 'redirect_non_logged_in_users');

Explanation:

• This code adds a JavaScript snippet to the footer of your WordPress site for non-logged-in users.
• The setTimeout function is used to redirect users to the login page after 2 minutes (120,000 milliseconds).

1. Save the Changes:

• Click on the Update File button to save your changes.

Method 2: Using a Custom Plugin

If you’re not comfortable editing your theme files directly, you can create a custom plugin to handle the redirection:

1. Create a New Plugin File:

• Go to wp-content/plugins directory.
• Create a new folder named redirect-non-logged-in-users.
• Inside this folder, create a file named redirect-non-logged-in-users.php.

1. Add the Plugin Code:

   <?php
   /*
   Plugin Name: Redirect Non-Logged-In Users
   Description: Redirects non-logged-in users to the login page after 2 minutes of inactivity.
   Version: 1.0
   Author: Your Name
   */

   function redirect_non_logged_in_users() {
       if (!is_user_logged_in()) {
           ?>
           <script type="text/javascript">
               setTimeout(function() {
                   window.location.href = "<?php echo wp_login_url(); ?>";
               }, 120000); // 120000 milliseconds = 2 minutes
           </script>
           <?php
       }
   }
   add_action('wp_footer', 'redirect_non_logged_in_users');

3. Activate the Plugin:

• Go to your WordPress dashboard.
• Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
• Find the Redirect Non-Logged-In Users plugin and click Activate.

Important Considerations

• Backup: Always back up your site before making any changes to the code.
• Child Theme: If you’re editing the functions.php file, consider using a child theme to prevent your changes from being overwritten during theme updates.
• Test: Ensure to test the functionality to make sure it behaves as expected and doesn’t interfere with other parts of your site.

This setup should help ensure that non-logged-in users are redirected to the login page after 2 minutes, enhancing the security or user flow of your WordPress site as needed.