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Connect WordPress

Connect a WordPress site so you can publish web content through the approval gate.

#At a glance

DetailValue
Recommended audienceAdmin / delivery lead
Estimated time20 min
PrerequisitesA DevSphere OS account
Portal areas usedSettings → Integrations (WordPress)
AI usedNone (setup step)

#Purpose

Enable website publishing with encrypted credentials and a human publish-live gate.

#Business outcome

Your WordPress site is connected and you can publish content safely, with approval.

#How to do it

1

Create an application password

In WordPress, generate an app password.
2

Connect it

Add the connection in DevSphere OS (credentials are encrypted).
3

Test the connection

Confirm the site connects.
4

Do a test publish

Publish a small change through the publish-live approval.

#Success checklist

You're on track when

  • A WordPress site is connected
  • The connection test passes
  • A test publish went through the approval gate

#Common mistakes

  • Storing credentials insecurely outside the platform
  • Publishing live without the approval gate

#Best practices

  • Use application passwords, not your main password
  • Always publish through the gate

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