WordPress Admin Customization Plugin – Complete Documentation

This page contains the full documentation for Incognito Admin Manager, a WordPress admin customization plugin designed for agencies, developers, and site owners who want to create a branded and professional WordPress admin experience. Whether you are setting up the plugin for the first time or looking for advanced configuration options, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Getting Started with the Plugin

Incognito Admin Manager requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. It works with all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. The plugin is lightweight and follows WordPress coding standards, so it will not slow down your website or conflict with other plugins. Once installed, you will find all settings under the Incognito Admin menu in your WordPress dashboard.

Installation Guide

The free version of this WordPress admin customization plugin is available on the WordPress.org plugin directory. You can install it directly from your WordPress dashboard by going to Plugins, then Add New, and searching for Incognito Admin Manager. The Pro version is a standalone plugin that does not require the free version to be installed. Simply purchase, download, upload the ZIP file through the WordPress plugin uploader, and activate it.

Custom Login Screen

The Custom Login Screen module lets you transform the default WordPress login page into a branded split-screen experience. You can upload a background image that appears on the left side of the login card, set custom colors for the page background, form card, text, accent elements, and buttons. You can also hide the WordPress logo from the login page. The design is fully responsive and adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. All images must be uploaded through the WordPress Plugin Developer Handbook approved media library for security purposes.

Admin Theme Styler

The Admin Theme Styler gives you full control over the colors and branding of your WordPress admin area. You can customize the admin menu background, text color, hover states, active item color, submenu background, admin bar colors, button colors, and widget border colors. A built-in live preview sidebar shows your changes in real time before you save. Pro users can also upload a custom logo to replace the WordPress logo in the admin sidebar, hide screen options tabs, help tabs, footer text, update notifications, and admin notices for a cleaner interface.

Access Role Creator

The Access Role Creator lets you control which admin menu items are visible to each user role. You can hide any combination of parent menus and submenu items for roles like Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber. The Pro version adds two restriction modes. The Block and Show No Access Page mode hides menu items and also blocks direct URL access, showing a styled Access Restricted page when users try to access blocked pages. The Hide Menu Only mode simply removes menu items from the sidebar without blocking URL access, which is useful for basic UI cleanup. Pro users can also hide the frontend admin bar per role and set custom login redirect URLs per role.

Pro Features Overview

The Pro version of this WordPress admin customization plugin includes access restriction modes with a styled blocked page, the ability to hide the frontend admin bar for specific roles, custom login redirect URLs per role, a custom admin logo in the sidebar, five admin cleanup options for removing WordPress interface clutter, the option to apply custom styling to administrator accounts, and dedicated email support. One Pro license covers unlimited WordPress sites with a one-time payment of 49 dollars and no recurring fees.

Troubleshooting and Support

Common issues include cached styles preventing changes from appearing, custom colors not showing for administrator accounts in the free version, and menu items remaining visible after saving restrictions. The troubleshooting section provides step-by-step solutions for each issue. For additional help, visit our Support Center or return to the Homepage to learn more about the plugin features and pricing.

Documentation

Complete setup guide for Incognito Admin Manager — customize login screens, admin themes, and role-based access

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Getting Started

Learn the basics and system requirements

Welcome to Incognito Admin Manager — the WordPress admin customization plugin that lets you create a branded admin experience with custom login screens, admin theme styling, and role-based access control.

What This Plugin Can Do

Customize your WordPress login page with your own branding, backgrounds, and colors
Change admin menu colors, admin bar styling, and button colors with a live preview
Control which menu items are visible to different user roles
Block direct URL access to restricted pages and show a styled “Access Restricted” page
Hide WordPress branding for a complete white-label experience
Upload a custom logo to the admin sidebar

System Requirements

Requirement	Version
WordPress	5.0 or higher
PHP	7.4 or higher
Browser	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (modern)

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Installation

Install the plugin in just a few steps

Free Version: Install from WordPress.org

Go to Plugins Menu
Navigate to Plugins → Add New
Search for the Plugin
Type “Incognito Admin Manager” in the search box
Install & Activate
Click “Install Now” then “Activate”
Access Settings
Find “Incognito Admin” in your WordPress admin menu

Free Version: Manual Installation

Download the Plugin
Download the free plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org
Upload to WordPress
Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
Install Now
Select the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
Activate
Click “Activate Plugin” after installation

Pro Version Installation

Purchase & Download Pro
Purchase the Pro version and download the ZIP file from your account
Upload Pro Plugin
Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the Pro ZIP file
Activate Pro
Activate the plugin. All Pro features are unlocked automatically.

Pro is Standalone

The Pro version works as a standalone plugin. You do not need the free version installed to use Pro. Simply install and activate the Pro plugin directly.

Installation Complete!

You should now see “Incognito Admin” in your WordPress admin menu.

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Custom Login Screen

Brand your WordPress login page

Transform your WordPress login page into a branded, split-screen experience that matches your website or client’s identity.

Quick Setup Guide

1. Access Login Settings

Navigate to Settings
Go to Incognito Admin → Login Screen in your WordPress admin menu

2. Background Customization

Upload Background Image
Click “Upload Image” and select your background. This appears on the left side of the login card.
Choose Page Background Color
Use the color picker to set the full page background color

3. Form Styling

Card Background Color
Select the login form card background color
Text Color
Set the form text and label color
Accent & Button Colors
Customize the primary accent color for links and focus states, and the button color
Hide WordPress Logo
Toggle to hide the WordPress logo from the login page

Design Tips

Use colors that match your brand identity
Ensure good contrast between text and background
The design is fully responsive — adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile
Upload images via the WordPress Media Library (external URLs not accepted)

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Admin Theme Styler

Customize admin area colors and branding

Customize the WordPress admin area colors to match your brand. All changes are previewed in real time with a live preview sidebar before you save.

Color Customization Options

Admin Menu Colors

Menu Background
Choose the background color for the admin sidebar menu
Menu Text & Hover
Set text color, hover background color, and submenu background color
Active Item
Select the background color for the currently active menu item

Admin Bar Colors

Bar Background
Set the background color for the top admin bar
Bar Text & Dropdown
Customize text color and hover/dropdown background color

Button & Widget Colors

Primary Button
Set button background and hover colors
Widget Border
Customize the border color for dashboard widgets and meta boxes

Branding & Cleanup Options

Hide WordPress Logo

Remove the WordPress logo from the admin bar for a cleaner, branded look

Live Preview

See real-time changes in the preview sidebar before saving

Custom Admin Logo PRO

Upload your own logo to display at the top of the admin sidebar menu

Admin Cleanup PRO

Hide screen options, help tabs, footer text, update nags, and admin notices

Note for Free Users

By default, custom styling does not apply to administrator accounts. The Pro version includes an “Apply to Administrators” toggle.

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Access Role Creator

Control menu visibility and access per user role

Control which admin menu items are visible to different user roles. You can also block direct URL access and show a styled “Access Restricted” page.

How to Set Up Role Restrictions

Go to Access Roles
Navigate to Incognito Admin → Access Roles
Select a User Role
Choose which role to customize (Editor, Author, Subscriber, etc.). Administrators cannot be selected.
Choose Menu Items to Hide
Check the boxes next to menu items you want to hide for that role
Save & Test
Save settings and test by logging in with a user of that role

Restriction Modes PRO

Block & Show “No Access” Page

Hides menu items AND blocks direct URL access. Shows a styled “Access Restricted” page.

Hide Menu Only

Only hides menu items from the sidebar visually. Users can still access pages by direct URL.

Per-Role Options PRO

Hide Frontend Admin Bar

Hide the WordPress admin bar on the frontend for specific roles.

Custom Login Redirect URL

Redirect users of this role to a specific page after login.

Administrator Protection

Administrators can never be restricted. They are automatically excluded from the role selection list. You cannot lock yourself out.

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Pro Features

Unlock advanced capabilities

What’s Included in Pro

Access Restriction Modes PRO

Choose between “Block & Show No Access Page” or “Hide Menu Only” for each role.

Block Access & Restricted Page PRO

When restricted users access blocked pages, they see a professional “Access Restricted” page.

Hide Frontend Admin Bar PRO

Hide the WordPress admin bar on the frontend for specific user roles.

Custom Login Redirects PRO

Set a custom redirect URL per role after login. Supports internal paths and external URLs.

Custom Admin Logo PRO

Upload your own logo to display at the top of the admin sidebar menu.

Admin Cleanup Options PRO

Hide screen options tab, help tabs, admin footer text, update notifications, and admin notices.

Apply Styling to Administrators PRO

Enable custom admin theme colors for administrator accounts.

Email Support PRO

Pro users get dedicated email support for setup help and troubleshooting.

Pro License

One Pro purchase ($49 lifetime) covers unlimited WordPress sites. No recurring fees.

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Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to fix them

Common Issues & Solutions

Login Page Not Showing Custom Design

Check the “Enabled” Toggle
Make sure the Custom Login Screen is enabled in Incognito Admin → Login Screen
Clear Browser Cache
Press Ctrl+Shift+Del (Cmd+Shift+Del on Mac)
Clear WordPress Cache
If using a caching plugin, clear its cache
Test in Incognito Mode
Open the login page in a private/incognito window

Admin Theme Colors Not Applying

Check User Role
Custom styling does not apply to administrators by default
Test with a Non-Admin User
Log in with an Editor, Author, or another role
Enable “Apply to Administrators” (Pro)
In the Pro version, toggle this in the Admin Theme Styler settings

Menu Items Still Visible After Restriction

Verify Settings Saved
Make sure you clicked “Save Changes”
Check the User’s Role
Verify the test user has the correct role assigned
Administrator Bypass
Administrators can never be restricted — this is by design

Still Need Help?

Contact support with your WordPress version, PHP version, description of the issue, and screenshots.