Connect Your WordPress Sites

Learn how to connect your WordPress sites to Tenwrite so you can export Google Docs and set up automations. Tenwrite supports both WordPress.com sites and self-hosted or third-party hosted WordPress sites.

Requirements

• WordPress site (WordPress.com or self-hosted or 3rd-party hosted)
• Administrator access to your WordPress site
• WordPress version 5.6 or higher (for self-hosted sites)
• Tenwrite account

Setup Steps

Step 1: Go to the Site Connection Page

1. Open Tenwrite and go to WordPress > Sites from the main menu
2. Click “Connect WordPress Site”
3. Choose your WordPress type

Step 2: Connect WordPress.com Sites

If your site is hosted on WordPress.com:

1. Choose WordPress.com: Click the WordPress.com option
2. Automatic redirect: You’ll be redirected to WordPress.com
3. Choose your site: WordPress.com will show you all your sites
4. Grant permissions: Click “Approve” to give Tenwrite access
5. Return to Tenwrite: You’ll be redirected back automatically

Step 3: Connect Self-hosted WordPress Sites

If your site is self-hosted or 3rd-party hosted, you have two connection methods:

Method 1: Auto Connect (Recommended)

1. Enter your site URL: Type your WordPress site address
2. Click “Auto Connect Site”: Tenwrite will prepare the authorization
3. Redirect to your site: You’ll be taken to your WordPress admin area
4. Authorize the application: Click “Yes, I approve” to allow Tenwrite access
5. Automatic return: You’ll be redirected back to Tenwrite

Method 2: Manual Connect (Advanced)

If Auto Connect doesn’t work:

1. Create Application Password in WordPress:

   • Go to Users > Profile in your WordPress admin
   • Find “Application Passwords” section
   • Enter “Tenwrite” as application name
   • Click “Add New Application Password”
   • Copy the generated password

2. Connect in Tenwrite:

   • Enter your WordPress Site URL
   • Enter your WordPress Username
   • Enter the Application Password you copied
   • Click “Connect Site”

Troubleshooting

”Authorization Failed” (WordPress.com)

• Make sure you’re logged into the correct WordPress.com account
• Try the connection process again
• Clear your browser cache and retry

”Invalid Site” Error (Auto Connect)

• Check that your site URL is correct and accessible
• Make sure your WordPress is version 5.6 or newer
• Contact your hosting provider about Application Password support
• Try Manual Connect instead

Authentication Error (Manual Connect)

• Double-check your WordPress username (not email address)
• Generate a new Application Password in WordPress
• Copy the Application Password exactly (including spaces)
• Make sure you’re using the Application Password, not your login password

”Application Passwords Not Available”

• Update WordPress to version 5.6 or higher
• Contact your hosting provider to enable the feature
• Some hosting providers disable this for security - ask them to enable it

Connection Works But Exports Fail

• Check that your WordPress user has “Administrator” or “Editor” permissions
• Verify that your hosting provider allows REST API access
• Check if any security plugins are blocking API requests

Best Practices

• Keep WordPress updated: Regular updates ensure Application Password support continues working
• Use strong hosting: Reliable hosting prevents connection issues
• Monitor Application Passwords: Check your WordPress profile occasionally to manage connected applications
• Use HTTPS: Always use secure connections (https://) for your WordPress site

Conclusion

You now know how to connect both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress sites to Tenwrite. Once connected, you can export Google Docs and set up automations to streamline your content publishing workflow.

For additional help or troubleshooting, contact support@tenwrite.com with your WordPress site URL and connection details.