This functionality is handled by a premium plugin called BuddyPress Auto Activate Auto Login (sometimes listed with the longer title, BuddyPress Auto Activate Autologin Redirect To Profile On Signup).
This plugin is specifically designed to eliminate the friction in the default BuddyPress registration process, which typically requires an email activation step.
Auto-Activation: Instantly activates the new user account upon form submission, removing the need for the user to click an email confirmation link.
No Activation Email: Stops the default BuddyPress activation email from being sent since the account is activated immediately.
Auto-Login: Automatically logs the user into their newly created account right after registration.
Redirect to Profile: Redirects the user directly to their BuddyPress profile page or a custom URL of your choice, ensuring a seamless journey from signup to community participation.
The combination of these features allows users to register and immediately start interacting with the community, which is highly effective for boosting engagement and conversions.
If you prefer not to use a premium plugin, you can achieve the auto-activation, email disable, and auto-login functionality by adding custom PHP code snippets to your theme's functions.php file or a custom plugin. However, this method requires comfort with coding and debugging, as it uses BuddyPress's internal functions (BP_Signup::activate).
The simplest, plug-and-play solution to achieve all three functions (auto-activate, auto-login, and redirect to profile) is the specialized BuddyPress Auto Activate Auto Login plugin.
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Dec 16, 2025 15:29 PM
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