If you have your own self-hosted WordPress installation, AutoBlogspot lets you connect directly via the WordPress REST API and Application Passwords — a built-in security feature available since WordPress 5.6+, requiring no additional plugins.

What Are Application Passwords?

Application Passwords is a WordPress security feature that lets you create a separate password for each external application (such as AutoBlogspot). This password:

  • Only grants API access — it cannot be used to log into WP Admin
  • Can be revoked at any time without affecting your main password
  • Supported since WordPress 5.6+ (released December 2020)

Step 1: Create an Application Password in WordPress

  1. Log in to your site's WP Admin
  2. Go to Users → Your Profile
  3. Scroll down to the Application Passwords section
  4. Enter an application name (e.g., "AutoBlogspot") → click Add New Application Password
  5. Copy the password in the format xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx — it is only shown once

Important: Save the password immediately after creating it — you cannot view it again after closing the dialog.

Step 2: Enable the WordPress REST API

The WordPress REST API is typically enabled by default. Verify by visiting: yoursite.com/wp-json/wp/v2/posts — if you see a JSON response, the API is active.

If the API is blocked by a security plugin (Wordfence, iThemes Security, etc.), you'll need to whitelist this endpoint in the plugin's settings.

Step 3: Connect in AutoBlogspot

  1. Go to Accounts & Websites → "WP Self-hosted" tab
  2. Enter:
    • Website URL: Full URL, e.g. https://yoursite.com
    • WP Username: Your WordPress username (not your email)
    • Application Password: The password you created in Step 1
  3. Click "Connect & Test" — the system verifies the connection immediately

Step 4: Add to a Project and Start Auto-Posting

Once successfully connected, your WordPress site will appear in the website list when creating or editing a project. Select it alongside other platforms (Blogspot, Tumblr, etc.) and AutoBlogspot will publish to all of them simultaneously.

Why Use Self-Hosted WordPress for SEO?

  • Custom domain: yourdomain.com instead of yourdomain.wordpress.com — increases credibility
  • Full control: Install SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath), configure your server, set up a CDN
  • No plugin restrictions: The free WordPress.com plan limits many features
  • Custom schema markup: Easily add complex structured data

Read more: Blogspot vs WordPress vs Tumblr vs Hashnode Comparison.

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