Use Users display_name as menu link label in menu

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This topic contains 2 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Don 3 years, 6 months ago.

Assisted by: Waqar.

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June 1, 2021 at 7:57 am #2073261

Don

Tell us what you are trying to do?

maybe i am missing something obvious, but i am using the Astra theme and the c&B starter template. I simply want to change the header primary navigation menu to use the users display_name when logged in OR a link to login/Register if not..... just like it shows on the main toolset website lol, my username/display name. I have attempted to just change the menu item label, which in the c&b theme is "My Account" to {user_displayname} with a dropdown of account link OR a Sign up / Log in link if not logged in.....

IT seems like displaying the username in a menu as title for my account etc would be typcial, so kind of think i am just missing a "simple" and obvious for others method....

June 1, 2021 at 12:10 pm #2073511

Waqar

Hi,

Thank you for contacting us and I'd be happy to assist.

There is no built-in feature available in Toolset plugins to add the dynamic and conditional navigation menu items.

For this, you can use a third-party plugin like "User Menus" ( https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-menus/ ) as explained in this guide:
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regards,
Waqar

June 1, 2021 at 5:06 pm #2073809

Don

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!