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🔌 Connect WordPress to AutoRanker

AutoRanker can automatically publish your generated SEO articles directly to your WordPress site. This guide will show you how to create an Application Password for secure API access.

⏱️ Setup time: ~3 minutes

Prerequisites

  • WordPress 5.6 or higher (Application Passwords feature)
  • Administrator access to your WordPress site
  • HTTPS enabled on your site (required for REST API)

Step 1: Access Your WordPress Admin

Log in to your WordPress admin panel. Usually located at:

https://yoursite.com/wp-admin

Step 2: Navigate to Your Profile

Go to Users → All Users, then click on the dedicated user account you created for AutoRanker. Scroll to the bottom of the profile page.

⚠️ The user account must have the Administrator role. AutoRanker needs it to publish posts, upload images, and create categories via the REST API. Lower roles (Editor, Author) will cause publishing to fail.

Step 3: Create Application Password

Scroll down to the "Application Passwords" section at the bottom of the profile page.

  1. In the "New Application Password Name" field enter: AutoRanker
  2. Click "Add New Application Password"
  3. Copy the generated password immediately!
    ⚠️ WordPress shows this password only once. If you lose it, you'll need to create a new one.
WordPress Application Passwords section

Step 4: Enter Credentials in AutoRanker

Go to your AutoRanker dashboard settings and enter:

WordPress URL:https://yoursite.com
Username:AutoRanker
Application Password:xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
💡 Username is the login name of the dedicated WordPress user you created for AutoRanker — you can find it under Users → All Users.
AutoRanker settings form showing WordPress URL, Username and Application Password fields

Troubleshooting

❓ I don't see "Application Passwords" section

This feature requires WordPress 5.6+ and HTTPS. Check:

  • Your WordPress version (Dashboard → Updates)
  • Your site uses HTTPS (SSL certificate)
  • A security plugin might be disabling this feature

❓ Getting "401 Unauthorized" error

Double-check that:

  • The username is correct (not email)
  • The Application Password was copied correctly (include spaces)
  • Your user has sufficient permissions to create posts

❓ REST API is disabled

Some security plugins disable the REST API. Check your security plugin settings and whitelist the /wp-json/wp/v2/ endpoints.

Security Notes

✅ Application Passwords are safe:

  • They only work via the REST API, not for wp-admin login
  • You can revoke them anytime from your profile
  • Each app gets its own password - easy to manage
  • AutoRanker only requests permissions to create/edit posts
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