--- title: "Welcome Learners with a Branded SmarterU Login Page" slug: "welcome-learners-with-a-branded-smarteru-login-page" updated: 2025-04-17T19:58:31Z published: 2025-04-17T19:58:31Z canonical: "support.smarteru.com/welcome-learners-with-a-branded-smarteru-login-page" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.smarteru.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Welcome Learners with a Branded SmarterU Login Page When learners visit your SmarterU Learning Management System (LMS), the first thing they see is your login page, so ensure it makes a good impression. You want your learners to know they're in the right spot and feel comfortable logging in. > [!NOTE] > Some learners accessing SmarterU using [single sign-on (SSO)](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/external-authorization-sso) may bypass the login page. As an administrator, you can tailor the SmarterU login page to fit your organization’s needs, giving learners a more cohesive learning experience. Let’s explore why customizing your login page can make a difference, what you can change, and how to make those changes. Want SmarterNews delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today! ## Why Customize Your Login Page There are several reasons why customizing your SmarterU login page enhances the learner experience. - Reinforce your brand: Add your company logo and colors so learners know they're in the right place. - Create familiarity: A branded login page feels more like "home" and less like a generic website. - Provide a professional look: A polished login page shows you care about the details and makes your training look top-notch. ## What You Can Customize Let’s look at some of the ways you can customize your SmarterU login page: - Brand the URL: Learners log in from a [URL that includes your organization's name](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#cname) instead of a generic web address. A custom URL immediately reinforces your brand and makes it easy for learners to remember where to go for their training. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Custom%20URL%2020250414.png) - Feature your logo: One of the simplest ways to customize your login page is by adding your [company’s logo](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#logo). This visual cue tells learners they’re at the correct login screen for your organization’s training platform. ![Logo 20250414.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Logo%2020250414.png) - Include a background: In addition to your logo, you can add a [custom background image](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#custom-background-options) to your login page. The background can be a company image, a relevant graphic, or use [colors](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#theme) that match your brand. It's another way to make the page visually appealing and inviting. ![SHE Login with BG 20250417.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/SHE%20Login%20with%20BG%2020250417.png) - Personalize the greeting: [Welcome learners or provide instructions](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#side-text) about your LMS. Set the tone and create clarity and connection before learners even sign in. ![Side Text 20250414.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Side%20Text%2020250414.png) - Edit the labels: [Customize the text labels](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#customize-login-text) on the login page to clarify what’s needed and prevent confusion. For example, you can change the login field’s label from “Email Address or Employee ID” to “Team Member ID”. ![Login Label 20250417.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Login%20Label%2020250417.png) ## How to Customize Your Login Page To customize your login page: 1. Navigate to your [account settings](https://support.smarteru.com/v1/docs/editing-your-account-settings). 2. View the [**Portals accordion**](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals). 3. Click the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Pencil%20with%20Checkbox%2020210816.png) edit icon beside the portal you want to customize. ![Portals - Edit Icon 20250414.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Portals%20-%20Edit%20Icon%2020250414.png) > [!NOTE] > You can [create portals](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#adding-a-portal) for different groups of learners. For example, you could have one portal for learners of a parent company and another portal for its subsidiaries. 1. Customize the settings for your login page. Some of the more frequently used settings are described below. - **CNAME**: Customize the URL for your SmarterU account’s login page. - **Logo**: Upload your organization’s logo to display above the fields on the login page. The [recommended size for a portal’s logo](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/smarteru-file-uploads-1#portal-logo) is 600(w) x 190(h) pixels. - **Background Image**: Select a background image from the gallery or upload a custom image for your organization. - **Theme**: Select a color scheme by picking one of SmarterU’s [pre-defined themes](https://support.smarteru.com/v1/docs/themes-predefined). - **Customize Login Text**: Change the text that tells learners what they should use to log in (e.g., email address, employee ID). - **Side Text**: Include a [welcome message, instructions, or other text](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals#side-text) that displays on the other side of the login box ![Portals Accordion 20250414.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7efaadab-fef6-4186-806a-2ca14c9ce9ea/Images/Documentation/Portals%20Accordion%2020250414.png) > [!NOTE] > Check out our [Account: Portals page](https://support.smarteru.com/docs/account-portals) for details on the customization options for your login page. 1. Click **Save**. Using these settings, you can quickly transform your SmarterU login page from a standard screen into a branded gateway that welcomes your learners and reinforces your organization's identity. Make your first impression a positive and familiar one! Questions? Contact our [Success Desk](mailto: success@neovation.com). ## Related - [Account: Portals](/account-portals.md) - [SmarterU File Uploads](/smarteru-file-uploads-1.md) - [Themes](/themes-predefined.md)