How to Connect Your WordPress Site to BlogFlux

Connecting WordPress in 5 Minutes

Follow this step-by-step guide to connect your WordPress site.

Prerequisites

• WordPress 5.6 or higher
• Administrator access
• REST API enabled (default on WordPress)

Step 1: Generate Application Password

1. Log in to your WordPress Admin
2. Go to Users > Your Profile
3. Scroll down to "Application Passwords"
4. Enter "BlogFlux" as the name
5. Click "Add New Application Password"
6. Copy the generated password (it only shows once!)

⚠️ Important

Save your Application Password immediately. WordPress won't show it again!

Step 2: Add Connection in BlogFlux

1. Go to Dashboard > WordPress Connections
2. Click "Add New Connection"
3. Fill in the details:
   • Site URL: https://yoursite.com
   • Username: your-admin-username
   • Application Password: paste the password
4. Click "Test Connection"
5. If successful, click "Save"

Step 3: Verify Connection

You should see a green checkmark next to your connection. Now you can publish posts directly from BlogFlux!

🔧 Troubleshooting

• Connection failed: Check your URL format (must include https://)
• Authentication error: Verify username and password
• Timeout error: Check if your WordPress REST API is enabled