Connect WordPress

Use WordPress when you want Kitful to publish articles directly to a self-hosted WordPress site.

Choose a connection method

• WordPress Plugin provides the simplest setup and keeps publishing defaults in WordPress.
• WordPress Manual connects through WordPress REST access and an application password.

Connect with the Kitful plugin

You need a self-hosted site, WordPress administrator access, and the Kitful plugin.

1. Install and activate Kitful from WordPress.org.
2. Open Settings > Kitful in WordPress.
3. Review the generated secret and click Connect to Kitful.
4. Sign in to Kitful if asked.
5. Choose the Kitful site when more than one is available.
6. Return to WordPress after confirmation.

The plugin applies its local defaults for post status, author, and categories.

Connect manually

Make sure the site uses HTTPS and its permalink setting is not Plain.

1. In WordPress, open Users and then your profile.
2. Create an Application Password and keep it safe during setup.
3. In Kitful, open Integrations and add WordPress Manual.
4. Enter Integration Name, WordPress Site URL, Username, and Application Password.
5. Click Test, then Connect.

Publish or use a campaign

Open an article, click Publish, choose the WordPress connection, and confirm. For recurring publishing, select the connection in the campaign's Settings tab.

Troubleshoot WordPress

The connection test fails

Confirm the URL, username, application password, post permissions, HTTPS, and permalink setting. Security plugins or firewalls can also block publishing requests.

A hosted Kitful connection cannot reach WordPress

The WordPress site must be publicly reachable. A site available only on localhost cannot receive a production publish request.