Hey there, fellow web developers! Today, I want to share with you a nifty trick that will enhance the user experience on your login page. We’re going to learn how to add the “Remember Me” feature in HTML. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!
Before we dive into the code, let’s discuss why the “Remember Me” option is so important. As a user myself, I’ve often found it quite annoying to have to enter my credentials every time I visit a website. With the “Remember Me” feature, users can opt to have their login credentials saved, making it easier for them to access the site in the future. It’s a small but effective way to improve usability.
HTML Structure
First things first, let’s take a look at the basic HTML structure for our login page:
<form>
<label for="username">Username:</label>
<input type="text" id="username" name="username">
<label for="password">Password:</label>
<input type="password" id="password" name="password">
<label for="remember">Remember Me:</label>
<input type="checkbox" id="remember" name="remember">
<input type="submit" value="Log In">
</form>
Here, we have a basic login form with input fields for the username and password, and a checkbox for the “Remember Me” option. The form is wrapped within the <form> tags, and each input field is defined with its respective label using the <label> tags.
Adding Functionality with JavaScript
To make the “Remember Me” feature work, we’ll need to use some JavaScript. Don’t worry, it’s nothing too complex!
<script>
var rememberCheckbox = document.getElementById("remember");
var usernameInput = document.getElementById("username");
var passwordInput = document.getElementById("password");
// Check if "Remember Me" is enabled
if (localStorage.getItem("remember") === "true") {
usernameInput.value = localStorage.getItem("username");
passwordInput.value = localStorage.getItem("password");
rememberCheckbox.checked = true;
}
// Save login credentials if "Remember Me" is checked
document.getElementById("form").addEventListener("submit", function() {
if (rememberCheckbox.checked) {
localStorage.setItem("username", usernameInput.value);
localStorage.setItem("password", passwordInput.value);
localStorage.setItem("remember", true);
} else {
localStorage.removeItem("username");
localStorage.removeItem("password");
localStorage.removeItem("remember");
}
});
</script>
Here, we’re using JavaScript to add functionality to our login page. The code checks if the “Remember Me” checkbox is checked, and if it is, it saves the username and password values to the browser’s local storage. The values are then fetched and filled in automatically the next time the user visits the page.
Conclusion
And there you have it! With just a few lines of code, we’ve added the “Remember Me” feature to our login page. Now users can enjoy the convenience of not having to enter their login credentials every time they visit the site.
Remember, it’s always important to consider the security implications of saving login information. Make sure to implement additional security measures like SSL encryption to protect sensitive data.
Feel free to customize and enhance this feature to suit your specific needs. Happy coding!