Title: aburgin's Replies | WordPress.org --- # aburgin [ ](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/) * [Profile](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/) * [Topics Started](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/topics/) * [Replies Created](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/replies/) * [Reviews Written](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/reviews/) * [Topics Replied To](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/replied-to/) * [Engagements](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/engagements/) * [Favorites](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/favorites/) Search replies: ## Forum Replies Created Viewing 4 replies - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) * Forum: [Hacks](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/hacks/) In reply to: [Integrating a current login script with wp-login script](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/) * Thread Starter [aburgin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/) * (@aburgin) * [14 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/#post-2736433) * Thank you for everything! I’ll mark this as resolved and start a new one when I need it. * Forum: [Hacks](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/hacks/) In reply to: [Integrating a current login script with wp-login script](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/) * Thread Starter [aburgin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/) * (@aburgin) * [14 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/#post-2736396) * Ooooo the Extra User plugin looks really good and may be just what I need. I’ll do some research on the process for making a plugin, but I may end up using this. * I think once I can get a structure to put the tracking script into, I’ll be able to make the two work. Your advice has really helped me determine the best course to take for this project. * One last question, then I’m done for now. If I need help creating a plugin out of the tracking script, is this the best place to ask about that? * Forum: [Hacks](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/hacks/) In reply to: [Integrating a current login script with wp-login script](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/) * Thread Starter [aburgin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/) * (@aburgin) * [14 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/#post-2736376) * Thank you both! Pulling the WP login is actually the problem I am having, I believe. I want to take the part of the login in the tracking system and put it into the wp_login script. But I’m not exactly sure where (and which parts) should be included in wp_login. * Originally I had the custom info in a separate database, and I thought I had to have these in the wp-users table in order to make the two play nice. So, to clarify, I will still use the wp table to pull usernames/passwords, but keep all the updated tracking data in the custom db…is that right? Should I include a function that copies/writes the WP login ID to the custom db? That is the simplest way I can think of to have the tracking info stay connected to the right user when a new account is created. * Right now when a user logs in he is directed to the standard wp profile page. Would it be better to create a separate “dashboard” page that calls the data from the wp-login? This way I would not be editing a core file but can still display the tracking info. * I really appreciate your patience and help with my weak skills in this area. It is my first time working with databases this way and I’m having a hard time deciding the best way to make them work. * Forum: [Hacks](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/hacks/) In reply to: [Integrating a current login script with wp-login script](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/) * Thread Starter [aburgin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aburgin/) * (@aburgin) * [14 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/integrating-a-current-login-script-with-wp-login-script/#post-2736368) * Well, aside from the time and effort I put into this one (and a client who is eager to have a basic working site by the end of June) it wouldn’t break my heart to go with something different as long as I can work in all the features that are needed. I was drawn to that one because I understood most of the script and it was simple enough for me to edit it. (I’m still learning as much as I can about editing/integrating WP.) * If it helps, a breakdown of what he wants is: the ability for a user to track miles that s/he has walked and have that data display in a “control panel”; a reference system where a user can invite others either via a link, code or email; a way for the user to see others who joined based on his/her link (or code or email); an area where users can see upcoming events sponsored by the organization. * There are a few more but I think I can handle those; these are the areas I am having trouble with right now. If you have any other insights or suggestions I would be so happy to hear them. I will take a look at your list after responding and see how comfortable I feel working with any of them. Thank you **so very much** for your help! Viewing 4 replies - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)