How to Create a Simple Login Form Using VB.net and MS Access
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use “Login Form code vb”. Login Form serves as the security of the system that prevents or detects all of the actions of an unauthorized user.
On the previous tutorial entitled “How to Create a Simple Login Form using Visual Basic.Net.”
This time I’m going to teach you how to make a simple Login Form Using VB.net and MS Access.
Take Note: After Completing the lesson here in Visual Basic Login Form using Access Database, you will be able to apply the code here in the Visual studio 2010 login form access database.
But if you want to start how to code using visual studio 2019, you can start your lesson here on how to connect Mysql to visual Studio.
Steps How to Connect Login Form in VB.net to MS Access
Time needed: 15 minutes
How to Connect Login Form in VB.net to MS Access Database
- Step 1. First, create a table in MS Access database and name it “tblusers.”
Follow the the table design for “tblusers” it has three fields (ID, Username, Passcode). see the image below.

- Step 3. Then, add a sample record like the one below I’ve shown you.
This is the sample record inside the table “tblusers”.

- Step 4. Now let’s connect the program to the database we created.
We, will now connect access database to visual basic to give full functionality to our login form code in vb.net

- Step 5. Next is open the Visual Basic, Select File on the menu, then click New and create a new project.
Follow the instruction shown in the image below.

- Step 6. Then, a New Project Dialog will appear. Set the name of the form to” Login form” After that click
Choose windows form because in this project, we are creating a windows based application.

- Step 7. Then, Design your form just like this what I’ve shown you below.
In this form, you have to add 2 label, 2 textbox and a button. Then design the following objects similar to the image below.

- Step 8. Change the text property of each objects.
Follow the image below for text of property of the first label into “Username” and the second label to “Password” Change also the Text of the Button to “Log in”.

- Step 9: Start Coding
In this final step, we will add functionality to our vb.net application by adding a vb.net login form code.

Adding VB.Net Login Form Code
Add this following code above the Public Class Form1
Imports System.Data.OleDb
Then, go back to the design and click the button and add the following codes.
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Dim con As New OleDbConnection("Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=" & Application.StartupPath & "\Login.accdb")
Dim cmd As OleDbCommand = New OleDbCommand( _
"SELECT * FROM tblusers WHERE USERNAME = '" & _
TextBox1.Text & "' AND [PASSCODE] = '" & TextBox2.Text & "' ", con)
Dim user As String = ""
Dim pass As String = ""
con.Open()
Dim sdr As OleDbDataReader = cmd.ExecuteReader()
If (sdr.Read() = True) Then
user = sdr("USERNAME")
pass = sdr("PASSCODE")
MessageBox.Show("Login Successfully!")
Me.Close()
Else
MessageBox.Show("Invalid username or password!")
End If
End SubFinally, Click F5 to run the program.
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Download Simple Login Form Using VB.net and MS Access Source code Here
Technology stack and requirements
To run this VB.NET project, you need the following on your development machine:
- Visual Studio 2019 or later. The free Community Edition is enough for building, debugging, and running the project.
- .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher. Most Windows 10 and 11 systems have it preinstalled through Windows Update.
- MySQL Server 8.0 or MSSQL Express 2019. Choose whichever your capstone panel prefers; both work with VB.NET data adapters.
- MySQL Connector/NET or SqlClient library. Add via NuGet Package Manager inside Visual Studio.
- Crystal Reports (optional). Required only if the project generates printable reports; install the runtime redistributable.
Installing the source code
The download link contains a ZIP archive with the full solution. Extract and set up in five steps:
- Extract the archive to a folder outside Program Files (avoids permission issues).
- Open the .sln file in Visual Studio. It loads the full solution with all forms and modules.
- Restore NuGet packages. Right-click the solution then Restore NuGet Packages if prompted.
- Import the database. Locate the .sql file in the archive and import via phpMyAdmin (MySQL) or SQL Server Management Studio.
- Update the connection string in App.config or module code to match your local database name, user, and password.
How to use this project for your BSIT capstone
This VB.NET project maps cleanly to standard BSIT capstone documentation. Suggested chapter alignment:
- Chapter 1 (Introduction). Discuss the problem the system solves in real-world context. Cite Philippine business or academic use cases where a manual process could be replaced.
- Chapter 2 (Review of Related Literature). Compare this system’s features against 5-10 similar published projects. Cite journals like IJERT or IEEE Access for academic-standard sources.
- Chapter 3 (Methodology). Include Use Case Diagram, Data Flow Diagram, Entity Relationship Diagram, and Activity Diagram covering all major workflows in the system.
- Chapter 4 (Results and Discussion). Screenshot each module of the running system with a caption explaining what data it processes and which user role interacts with it.
- Chapter 5 (Conclusion and Recommendations). Identify features that could be added in a Version 2, such as web dashboard, mobile app, or REST API export.
Modules typical of How to Create a Simple Login Form Using VB.net and MS Access
- Master data. CRUD forms for the primary entities the system manages, with search and filter.
- Transaction processing. Data entry forms for the day-to-day operations the system automates.
- Reports. Formatted printable output summarizing activity per day, per user, or per category.
- User management. Login with role-based permissions (Admin, Encoder, Viewer).
- Backup and restore. Export database to a .sql or .bak file and restore when needed.
Common enhancements for capstone review
- Modernize the UI. Add Bunifu or Guna UI controls for a more polished, modern appearance.
- Add printable receipts. Integrate a printer preview form with page-setup options.
- Multi-user concurrency. Ensure the database handles simultaneous writes without lost-update errors.
- Web version. Rewrite the front-end in ASP.NET Core or React for a modern deployment path.
Official documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this VB.NET login or registration system work?
Login form with username + password, password hashing via System.Security.Cryptography (SHA256), session via static module, role-based redirect after login, logout, password reset workflow.
What Visual Studio and SQL Server versions does this VB.NET project require?
Most projects use VB.NET WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community is free) with the ‘Desktop development with .NET’ workload, install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.
How do I set up the database for this VB.NET project?
Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server (e.g. localhost\SQLEXPRESS). Right-click Databases, choose Restore Database OR New Database then import the included .sql script. Update the connection string in App.config (or in code-behind Module) with your server name + credentials. Rebuild and run.
Can I use this VB.NET project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?
Yes, VB.NET is one of the most accepted languages by Philippine BSIT panels. Extend it: add role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboards with Chart control, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.
Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘cannot find SQL Server’?
Three common VB.NET issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is started. (2) Wrong server name in connection string. Try .\SQLEXPRESS, (local)\SQLEXPRESS, or your machine name. (3) Login failed: SQL Server is set to ‘Windows-only’ authentication. Switch to Mixed Mode in SSMS Server Properties, Security.
Where can I find more VB.NET projects with source code?
Browse the VB.NET Projects hub for the full library. For C# WinForms alternatives see C# Projects. For ASP.NET web alternatives see ASP.NET Projects. For BSIT capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.









Good afternoon, i have a question about your source code. The part of the EXECUTEREADER, its send me this error and i can’t continue the compile: “System.InvalidOperationException: ‘ExecuteReader:
The Connection property has not been initialized.'” I need help, please.
I write you my source code from the login buttom:
Private Sub bttEntrar_Click(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles bttEntrar.Click
Dim mensaje As String = “Por favor, Elija su Nombre, el Ayudante y Escriba su Contraseña”
Dim mens As String = “Contraseña Incorrecta Sr. ” & cbSuperv.Text
Dim tit As String = “Datos No Válidos”
Dim cmd As OleDbCommand = New OleDbCommand(“SELECT * FROM SupervisoresProduccion WHERE NombSup='” & cbSuperv.Text & “‘ AND ContraSup='” & txtcontra.Text & “‘”)
Dim usuSup, contra As String
‘conn1.Open()
conexion()
Dim sdr As OleDbDataReader = cmd.ExecuteReader()
If (sdr.Read() = True) Then
usuSup = sdr(“NombSup”)
contra = sdr(“ContraSup”)
MsgBox(“Bienvenido Sr. ” & cbSuperv.Text)
bitacoraProd.Show()
cbSuperv.Text = “”
txtcontra.Text = “”
Me.Hide()
Else
Dim result = MessageBox.Show(mens, tit, MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Warning)
End If
End Sub
I am also having the same EXECUTEREADER syntax error problem for more than a week. Anyone with a solution please
still having the same error
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Worked perfectly!
Easy tutorial and really descriptive.
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