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# Method name:

authentication.login(email: string, password: string)

# Method Link:

https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/host-modules/site/authentication/login.md

# Method Description:

Logs in a registered member with the provided email and password.

Upon successful login, the member's session is established and they gain access to member-only content and features.

# Method Permissions:



# Method Permissions Scopes IDs:

undefined



# Method Code Examples:

## Log in a member


```javascript
```typescript
import { login } from '@wix/authentication';

try {
  await login('user@example.com', 'password123');
  console.log('Login successful');
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Login failed:', error);
}
```
```

## Log in with error handling for specific cases


```javascript
```typescript
import { login } from '@wix/authentication';

try {
  await login('user@example.com', 'password123');
  // Redirect to member area or refresh page
  window.location.href = '/members-area';
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'invalidPassword') {
    console.error('Incorrect password');
  } else if (error.code === 'resetPassword') {
    console.error('Password reset required');
  } else {
    console.error('Login failed:', error);
  }
}
```
```