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WordPress Integration

Use this guide to connect Jottler to WordPress and confirm publishing works end to end.

What you need​

  • WordPress site URL (public URL, not localhost)
  • A WordPress user with Editor or Administrator permissions
  • A WordPress Application Password (required)

Step 1: Prepare WordPress access​

  1. Sign in to WordPress as the publishing user.
  2. Go to your user profile.
  3. Create an Application Password for Jottler.
  4. Copy the generated password immediately.

Important:

  • Do not use your normal WordPress login password.
  • Application Passwords are the supported auth method for REST publishing.

Step 2: Connect in Jottler​

  1. Open Settings -> Integrations -> WordPress.
  2. Enter:
    • Site URL (example: https://example.com)
    • Username or account email
    • Application Password
  3. Save and connect.

Step 3: Validate your site endpoint​

Before or after connecting, verify your site exposes WordPress REST API:

  • https://yourdomain.com/wp-json

If this endpoint does not load, Jottler cannot publish.

Step 4: Confirm publish behavior​

After connecting:

  • Manual mode: content stays in draft until you publish.
  • Autopilot + Auto-publish ON: finished articles can be published automatically.
  • Autopilot + Auto-publish OFF: finished articles stay as drafts for review.

What successful setup looks like​

  • Connection saves without auth errors.
  • A test article appears in WordPress in the expected status (draft/published).
  • Jottler can continue syncing future articles without reconnecting.