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
- Log in to your WordPress Admin
- Go to Users > Your Profile
- Scroll down to "Application Passwords"
- Enter "BlogFlux" as the name
- Click "Add New Application Password"
- 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
- Go to Dashboard > WordPress Connections
- Click "Add New Connection"
- Fill in the details:
- Site URL: https://yoursite.com
- Username: your-admin-username
- Application Password: paste the password
- Click "Test Connection"
- 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