Requirements

Here's what you actually need. No fluff.

The Bare Minimum

WordPress Requirements

Must have:

• WordPress 5.6+ (for app passwords)
• Admin or Editor access
• Permalinks NOT set to "Plain"
• REST API working (it's on by default)

Nice to have:

• HTTPS (required for app passwords on live sites)
• No aggressive security plugins
• Decent hosting (shared hosting works fine)

That's It

Seriously, that's all you need on the WordPress side. No special plugins, no complex setup.

Your Browser

Use Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Any version from the last 2 years works.

That's it. No special requirements.

Money Requirements

Real Costs

Minimum: $49/month for Starter plan

• 1,000 articles
• 10 sites max
• That's $0.05 per article

Worth it if:

• You'll actually use 100+ articles/month
• You value time over money
• You have a content strategy

Not worth it if:

• You need < 50 articles/month
• You expect perfect content
• $49/month is a stretch

What We Handle

You don't need any API keys. We handle:

• All content generation technology
• All the technical backend stuff

You just need WordPress and money.

Security Reality

What We Do

• Encrypt your WordPress passwords
• Use secure connections
• Don't store unnecessary data

What You Should Do

• Use application passwords (not your main password)
• Keep WordPress updated
• Have backups (always have backups)
• Use strong passwords

Performance Notes

Your Site Speed Doesn't Matter

WP Automator connects via API. Whether your site loads in 1 second or 10 seconds doesn't affect article generation.

What Does Matter

• REST API responds (most hosts are fine)
• You're not rate-limited
• Basic WordPress functionality works

Any decent host works: SiteGround, Bluehost, WP Engine, whatever. We're just posting articles, not launching rockets.

Version Compatibility

WordPress: 5.6 or newer (need app passwords) PHP: Whatever WordPress requires MySQL: Whatever WordPress requires

If WordPress works, WP Automator works.

Common Problems

"Can't Connect to WordPress"

1. Wrong URL format - Include https://
2. Wrong credentials - Username, not email
3. Spaces in password - Remove ALL spaces
4. Security plugin - Disable temporarily

"No Application Passwords Section"

1. No HTTPS - Need SSL or use localhost
2. Old WordPress - Need 5.6+
3. Hidden by plugin - Check security settings
4. Disabled by host - Contact support

"Articles Not Publishing"

1. Wrong user role - Need Editor or Admin
2. Category doesn't exist - Check trash
3. Cache not cleared - Purge cache

Quick Checks

Test REST API

Go to: https://yoursite.com/wp-json

• See JSON? It works.
• See 404? Permalinks are wrong.
• See forbidden? Security plugin blocking.

Test Application Passwords

1. Go to Users → Your Profile
2. Scroll to bottom
3. See "Application Passwords"? You're good.
4. Don't see it? Need HTTPS or WordPress 5.6+

Still Confused?

Quick reality check:

1. Have WordPress 5.6+? ✓
2. Can log into WordPress admin? ✓
3. Have $49/month? ✓

You're ready. Stop overthinking.

Get Help

Before emailing support:

1. Try disabling security plugins
2. Check WordPress version
3. Make sure permalinks aren't "Plain"
4. Test with a fresh WordPress install

Still stuck?