WordPress Setup

Connect WordPress sites to manage posts, pages, media, and comments through Fp Switchboard.

Prerequisites

• WordPress site (self-hosted or WordPress.com Business plan)
• Admin access to the WordPress site
• WordPress REST API enabled (enabled by default on most sites)

Setup Steps

1. Enable Application Passwords

   WordPress 5.6+ includes Application Passwords by default. Verify it’s enabled in your WordPress admin at Users > Profile.

2. Create Application Password

   In your WordPress admin:

   • Go to Users > Profile
   • Scroll to “Application Passwords”
   • Enter name: “Fp Switchboard”
   • Click “Add New Application Password”

3. Copy the Password

   Copy the generated password immediately — it won’t be shown again.

4. Connect in Switchboard

   Enter your WordPress site URL and application password when connecting in the Switchboard dashboard.

Important Notes

Note

WordPress uses per-user Application Passwords, not OAuth. Each user creates their own password and enters it in Switchboard.

• Application passwords have the same permissions as the user who created them
• WordPress.com sites need a Business plan or higher for REST API access
• Self-hosted sites need HTTPS enabled for Application Passwords to work

Common Issues

• “Application passwords not available” error: Your site may have Application Passwords disabled. Check if a security plugin is blocking them.
• HTTPS required: Application Passwords only work over HTTPS. Ensure your site has SSL configured.
• REST API disabled: Some security plugins disable the WordPress REST API. Check your plugin settings.

Testing

1. Connect from the Switchboard Dashboard with your site URL and application password
2. Click Test Connection to verify
3. Try: “List my recent WordPress posts” or “Create a new draft post”