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# How to change the default page after logging into WordPress
> Change the default WordPress login redirect from wp-admin to the MainWP Overview page using a filter in the Custom Dashboard extension or functions.php.
By default, WordPress redirects users to the standard wp-admin dashboard after login. You can change this to redirect directly to the MainWP Overview page instead.
## What You'll Learn
* How to redirect login to the MainWP Overview page
* Two methods to implement the redirect
## Prerequisites
* MainWP Dashboard installed
* Choose **one** method below (using both simultaneously can cause issues)
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## Method 1: Custom Dashboard Extension (Recommended)
[Install](/dashboard/overview/manage-extensions#install-extensions) the [Custom Dashboard](https://mainwp.com/extension/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension/) extension (free).
Navigate to **MainWP > Add-ons > Custom Dashboard**.
Go to the **PHP** tab and add this code:
```php theme={null}
function admin_default_page() {
return 'wp-admin/admin.php?page=mainwp_tab';
}
add_filter('login_redirect', 'admin_default_page');
```
Click **Save Changes**. The next time you log in, you'll be redirected to the MainWP Overview page.
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## Method 2: Edit functions.php
Use this method if you prefer not to install an extension.
If you're not using a child theme, theme updates will overwrite your changes. Consider using a plugin like [Code Snippets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets/) instead.
Navigate to **WP Admin > Tools > Theme File Editor** on your Dashboard site.
In the right sidebar, click on **Theme Functions (functions.php)**.
Add this code at the end of the file:
```php theme={null}
function admin_default_page() {
return 'wp-admin/admin.php?page=mainwp_tab';
}
add_filter('login_redirect', 'admin_default_page');
```
Click **Update File**.
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## Redirect to a Different Page
To redirect to a different MainWP page, change the URL in the code:
| Page | URL |
| ------------ | ------------------------------ |
| Overview | `admin.php?page=mainwp_tab` |
| Manage Sites | `admin.php?page=managesites` |
| Updates | `admin.php?page=UpdatesManage` |
| Clients | `admin.php?page=ManageClients` |
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## Self-Check Checklist
* [ ] Code added via Custom Dashboard OR functions.php (not both)
* [ ] Changes saved
* [ ] Tested by logging out and back in
* [ ] Redirects to MainWP Overview page
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## Related Resources
* [Custom Dashboard Extension](/add-ons/development/mainwp-custom-dashboard-extension) - Extension documentation
* [Add Menu Entries](/customization/add-new-menu-entries-to-the-mainwp-dashboard-navigation) - Customize navigation
