WordPress

Integrate your Workflow with WordPress

The WordPress Integration allows you to create posts on your WordPress site.

Authentication

1. Generate an Application Password in WordPress

   1. Go to your Wordpress Admin dashboard

   2. Go to the users index (i.e. mywordpress.com/wp-admin/users.php)

   3. Click on “Edit” on an administrator user profile to authenticate requests with

   4. Scroll down to the section “Application Passwords”

   5. Create a new Application Password with the name "AirOps"

   6. Save the generated password

   7. Save the user name of the user that holds the Application Password

2. Add the Application Password to AirOps

   1. Go to https://app.airops.com/account/integrations

   2. Find the section for WordPress integration and click the "Configure" button

   3. In the modal that appears, paste the saved user name and password

   4. Click "Add" to complete the setup

Security Note: Treat your Application Password like a normal password. It provides REST API access to your WordPress site, and it should not be shared. Store it securely and only use it in server-side or secure/authenticated environments.

FAQ

1. Why can't I see Application Passwords when editing a user?

   • Application Passwords are available from WordPress 5.6 onwards

   • Most security plugins control whether this feature is enabled or not. Check your Security plugins and configure them so that Application Passwords is enabled.

   • If you use Solid Security plugin follow this guide.

2. I created an Application Password but I can't see the generated password.

   • This usually happens when a plugin overrides css/js in Wordpress. In order to see the password you need to follow these steps:

     1. Go to the user profile where you want to create an Application Password

     2. Open the Dev Tools in your browser (right click then inspect)

     3. Fill the input for the Application Password name and submit it

     4. Open the console tab in the Dev Tools

     5. Paste the following Javascript line: document.querySelector('.new-application-password-notice input').value

     6. Save the value, this is your password

3. Where can I find more information about Application Passwords?

   • Official docs herehttps://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/11/05/application-passwords-integration-guide/

Functions and Their Parameters

Create Post

Required

1. WordPress URL

   • The URL to your WordPress site (i.e. mywordpress.com/blog). If you are using a Network of sites (WordPress MultiSite) this is the URL to one of your sites (not the network).

2. Title

3. Title Tag

4. Content (HTML)

Optional

1. Author ID

2. Excerpt

3. Slug

4. Featured Media ID

5. Meta

6. Template