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Connect Your CMS

Velora can publish articles directly to your content management system. We support WordPress and Sanity is coming soon.

Where to Configure

Go to Settings in the sidebar, then find the CMS Connection card.

WordPress Setup

WordPress is the most common CMS for publishers. You’ll need to create an application password for Velora to use.

Create an Application Password

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Go to Users → Profile (or click your username)
  3. Scroll down to Application Passwords
  4. Enter a name like “Velora” in the New Application Password Name field
  5. Click Add New Application Password
  6. Copy the generated password immediately (it won’t be shown again)

Connect in Velora

  1. In Velora, go to Settings
  2. Click Edit on the CMS Connection card (or Connect CMS if not yet configured)
  3. Select WordPress
  4. Enter your details:
    • Site URL - Your WordPress site address (e.g., https://example.com)
    • Username - Your WordPress username
    • Application Password - The password you just created
  5. Click Save

Test the Connection

After saving, click Test Connection to verify everything is working. Velora will attempt to authenticate with your WordPress site and confirm access.

If the test fails:

  • Check that the site URL is correct and accessible
  • Verify the username matches your WordPress account
  • Ensure the application password was copied correctly (no extra spaces)
  • Confirm your WordPress user has permission to create posts

Changing Your CMS

You can switch between WordPress and Sanity at any time:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Click Edit on the CMS Connection card
  3. Select your new CMS and enter the required details
  4. Click Save

Changing your CMS affects where new articles are published. Existing articles remain in their original CMS.

Troubleshooting

”Authentication failed”

  • Double-check your username and application password
  • Ensure you’re using an application password, not your regular WordPress password
  • Verify your WordPress user account is active

”Could not connect to site”

  • Check that the site URL is correct and includes https://
  • Ensure your site is publicly accessible (not behind a firewall or VPN)
  • Verify WordPress REST API is enabled (some security plugins disable it)

“Permission denied”

  • Your WordPress user needs the Editor or Administrator role
  • Check that your user can create and edit posts

What’s Next

Once connected, you’re ready to:

  1. Create your first article
  2. Add content sources to monitor