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title: WordPress credentials
description: Documentation for WordPress credentials. Use these credentials to authenticate WordPress in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
contentType: integration
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# WordPress credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes with WordPress.

- [WordPress](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.wordpress/)

## Prerequisites

- Create a [WordPress](https://wordpress.com/){:target=_blank .external-link} account or deploy WordPress on a server.

## Using Username and Password

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Select your profile image, then select **Profile**. 
3. Scroll down to the **Application Password** section.
4. Enter an application name in the **New Application Password Name** field.
5. Select **Add New Application Password**.
6. Copy the displayed application password.
7. Enter your WordPress username in the **Username** field in the 'WordPress API' credentials in n8n.
8. Paste the application password in the **Password** field in the 'WordPress API' credentials in n8n.
9. Enter your WordPress website URL in the **WordPress URL** field in the 'WordPress API' credentials in n8n.
10. Select **Save** to save the credentials.