Add Custom admin menu items in WordPress Dashboard

WP Adminify offers a flexible way to customize the WordPress admin menu. You can add custom menu items directly in the WordPress Dashboard. This feature is great for linking to external resources, custom pages, or specific areas of your site that aren’t in the default menu.

How to Add Custom Admin Menu Items

1. Accessing the Admin Menu Editor

• From the WordPress Dashboard, navigate to the Admin Menu section in WP Adminify.
• Ensure you are in the Menu Editor tab, where you can view and modify the existing admin menu items.

2. Adding a New Custom Menu Item

• Scroll to the bottom of the menu items list where you’ll find an option labeled Add Item.
• Click on the Add Item button to open the customization options for your new menu item.

3. Configuring the New Menu Item

• Menu Item Name: Enter a name for the custom menu item. This name will appear in the admin menu.
• Link: Provide the URL to which the menu item should link. This can be an internal link (such as a page or post within your WordPress site) or an external link (such as a third-party website or resource).
  a. Internal Links: Use the full URL or relative paths (e.g., /wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=page for the Pages section).
  b. External Links: Include the full URL (e.g., https://example.com) if you’re linking to an external resource.
• Set Custom Icon: Customize the appearance of your menu item by selecting an icon. Click on the Set Custom Icon button, and choose an icon from the library or upload a custom one. Icons help to visually distinguish the menu item and make it more recognizable.
• Submenu Items (Optional): If you want to add submenu items under the new custom menu, click on the Submenu tab within the new item. Here you can repeat the same process to add multiple sub-menu links under the main custom item.

4. Customizing the Display Settings

• Hidden For Roles: You can control the visibility of the custom menu item by specifying which user roles should or shouldn’t see it. Select the roles from the dropdown menu. This is particularly useful for providing access to certain menu items only to administrators, editors, or other specific roles.
• Reordering the Menu Item: After creating the new item, you can drag and drop it to the desired position in the admin menu. This allows you to integrate the custom menu item logically within the existing structure.

5. Saving the Custom Menu Item

• Once you’ve configured the new menu item, click the Save Settings button located at the bottom-right of the screen to apply the changes. The new custom item will now appear in the admin menu.

Adding custom admin menu items with WP Adminify enhances your WordPress dashboard's flexibility. You can link to external tools, create quick access to important pages, or organize resources. This feature allows you to tailor the admin interface to your workflow. You control how items are displayed and who can see them, resulting in a more efficient and personalized experience.