How to Customize the Koha Login Page and Add Your Institute Logo

If you're using Koha Library Management System (LMS) and want to create a more branded and welcoming experience for your library staff, you can easily customize the Koha staff login page.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to:

• Add your institute logo
• Customize the login screen layout and welcome text
• Apply simple animations or color effects

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Login to Koha as Super Librarian

Step 2: Open the "System Preferences"

In the top menu, go to:

Administration → Global system preferences

In the search bar, type: StaffLoginInstructions

Click "StaffLoginInstructions" to edit the setting.

In the search bar, type StaffLoginInstructions.

This system preference controls the text and HTML displayed on your staff login page.

Step 3: Add HTML Code to Customize the Interface

Paste the following HTML code into the StaffLoginInstructions box:

<div style="text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;">

  <!-- Logo -->
  <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/rmcNk6P8/logo-1-1-removebg-preview-Copy.png" alt="PCIET Logo" style="max-width: 100px; margin-bottom: 15px;">

  <!-- Institute Name -->
  <div style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;">
    Purna Chandra Institute of Engineering & Technology
  </div>

  <!-- KOHA LMS Title with Animated Color -->
  <div style="
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-top: 8px;
    animation: fadeColor 2s infinite alternate;
  ">
    Library Management System
  </div>

  <!-- Keyframes for Animation -->
  <style>
    @keyframes fadeColor {
      from { color: #FFA500; } /* Bright Yellow */
      to { color: #006400; }   /* Dark Green */
    }
  </style>

</div>
    

Step 4: Customize the Logo

To replace the logo:

Upload your institute's logo to PostImage or any image hosting site.

Copy the direct image URL (ending in .png or .jpg).

Replace the image URL in this line: <img src="YOUR_IMAGE_URL_HERE" alt="Your Logo">

Final Result

Once saved, the Koha login page will now display:

• Your logo at the top
• Your institute name
• A dynamic animated Koha title
• This creates a professional and personalized login interface for your library staff.

Customizing the Koha login page improves your library's branding and provides a more welcoming environment for staff. With just a few steps, you can transform a plain login screen into something meaningful and visually appealing.