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How do I enable XML-RPC in WordPress?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:32 am

WordPress is a popular blogging platform used by millions of people around the world. It is free and open source software released under the GPL. One of the features of WordPress is its ability to create and use custom plugins.

One of the plugins that many WordPress users may want to use is the XML-RPC plugin. XML-RPC is a remote procedure call protocol used for exchanging data between programs on a network.

To enable XML-RPC in WordPress, first you will need to install the XML-RPC plugin. Once you have installed the XML-RPC plugin, you will need to activate it. To activate the XML-RPC plugin, go to the WordPress admin panel and click on the Plugins tab. Then, click on the XML-RPC plugin to activate it.

PRO TIP: XML-RPC is a feature of WordPress that allows for remote communication with other applications. While XML-RPC can be used for good, it can also be used by attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in WordPress installations. As such, it is important to only enable XML-RPC on WordPress sites that need it and to keep it up-to-date.

Next, you will need to add a connection to your WordPress website. To do this, click on the Add connection button and enter your WordPress website URL in the dialog box that pops up. Then, click on the Connect button to add the connection.

Once you have added the connection and activated the XML-RPC plugin, you will be able to use the XML-RPC plugin to exchange data with your WordPress website. To do this, you will need to enter the URL of a file that you want to exchange data with your WordPress website.

Then, you will need to enter the data that you want to exchange with your WordPress website. Finally, you will need to click on the Exchange data button to exchange the data with your WordPress website.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.