Problem at posting using Application Password authentication

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  molympus · Member · Jul 20, 2026 at 9:49 am

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  Hi, I have the WordPress.com Free Plan. I’m trying to know how to access, and modify post entries. Application Password authentication works.
  GET /posts/6757 returns HTTP 200.
  GET /posts/6757?fields=ID,title,capabilities returns:

  {

    “ID”:6757,

    “title”:”Wayne Pedzwater (bass)”,

    “capabilities”:{

       “publish_post”:false,

       “delete_post”:false,

       “edit_post”:false

    }

  }

  GET /posts/6757?context=edit returns:

  403 User cannot edit post

  POST /posts/6757 returns:

  403 User cannot edit post

  GET /me returns:

  403 authorization_required

  An active access token must be used…

  Does updating a post require OAuth2 instead of Application Password authentication? I’ve tried to know the answer through your IA assistant, but I don’t get a clear answer, so that’s why I ask here, for if you can help me. Thanks a lot in advance

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