Connect to Third Party Applications

WordPress.com allows you to connect with third-party applications that extend your WordPress.com site in new and cool ways. This guide will explain how to safely connect to third-party sites and revoke access to these apps at any time.

Many services provide an option to log in or connect to WordPress.com via a special button. The button will look different for different services. Here are some examples:

To securely connect your WordPress.com account to a third-party service:

1. Visit the website or application that you want to connect to.
2. Click the button or link asking you to connect to WordPress.com.
3. Log in to your WordPress.com account if you are not already. You can verify you are on a secure WordPress.com connection by checking that the URL in your browser’s address bar starts with https://public-api.wordpress.com.
4. Approve the application by clicking the “Authorize” button. If you have multiple websites in your account, you can select which site you would like to grant access to.
5. You’re now connected!

To view a list of all the third-party services you have connected, take the following steps:

1. Click on your profile at https://wordpress.com/me.
2. On the side, select the Security menu option.
3. At the bottom of the screen, select the “Connected Apps” option to view a list of all your connected applications.
4. Click on any application to view more details about the connection. You can view the following information about each one:
   • Application website: A link to learn more about the application.
   • Authorized on: The date you authorized the connection.
   • Access scope: If the app can access just one website, all websites in your account, or none (used for login only).
   • Access permissions: Actions the app can take on your account and site.

At any time, you can remove any application’s access to your account by taking the following steps:

1. Click on your profile at https://wordpress.com/me.
2. On the side, select the Security menu option.
3. At the bottom of the screen, select the “Connected Apps” option to view a list of all your connected applications.
4. Revoke access by clicking the “Disconnect” button next to any application.

You can generate a custom password for specific third-party applications you wish to authorize.

Learn how to create and manage application passwords.