diff --git a/helpdesk/settings.py b/helpdesk/settings.py
index aebcbd58..9b05a5b0 100644
--- a/helpdesk/settings.py
+++ b/helpdesk/settings.py
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ HELPDESK_KB_ENABLED_STAFF = getattr(settings, 'HELPDESK_KB_ENABLED_STAFF', False
 # show extended navigation by default, to all users, irrespective of staff status?
 HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_ENABLED = getattr(settings, 'HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_ENABLED', False)
 
+# allow local customisation, add the contents of a template file to the nav bar.
+HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_CUSTOM_EXTEND = getattr(settings, 'HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_CUSTOM_EXTEND', False)
+
 # show 'stats' link in navigation bar?
 HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_STATS_ENABLED = getattr(settings, 'HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_STATS_ENABLED', True)
 
diff --git a/helpdesk/templates/helpdesk/navigation.html b/helpdesk/templates/helpdesk/navigation.html
index 1c9e4cbc..dc86a022 100644
--- a/helpdesk/templates/helpdesk/navigation.html
+++ b/helpdesk/templates/helpdesk/navigation.html
@@ -34,7 +34,10 @@
                         </ul>
                     </li>
                 {% endif %}
-                <li><a href='{% url 'logout' %}'><span class="glyphicon glyphicon-log-out"></span><span class="nav-text">{% trans "Logout" %}</span></a></li>
+                {% if helpdesk_settings.HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_CUSTOM_EXTEND and user.is_superuser %}
+                    {% include helpdesk_settings.HELPDESK_NAVIGATION_CUSTOM_EXTEND %}
+                {% endif %}
+                <li><a href='{% url 'logout' %}'><span class="glyphicon glyphicon-log-out"></span><span class="nav-text">{% trans "Logout" %} ({{ user.username }})</span></a></li>
             </ul>
 
             {% if not query %}