Setup guide

How to generate a WordPress application password

WPMobE never asks for your wp-admin username and password. Instead, it connects using a WordPress application password — a separate, revocable credential built into WordPress core since version 5.6. Here's how to create one in under a minute.

Step 1 of 3

Log in to your WordPress dashboard

Go to yoursite.com/wp-admin and log in as usual with your normal wp-admin username and password. You only need to do this once, from a browser — WPMobE itself never sees this password.

  • Works with any self-hosted WordPress site (5.6+)
  • Your site must be served over HTTPS
The WordPress wp-admin login screen with username and password fields
The standard WordPress login screen at /wp-admin.
Step 2 of 3

Open your profile

In the top-right corner of the dashboard, hover over your name and click Edit Profile. This takes you to your user profile page, where application passwords are managed.

  • Any user with an editor, author or admin role can do this
  • No plugin installation needed — it's a core WordPress feature
The WordPress admin bar user menu showing the Edit Profile link
Howdy menu → Edit Profile.
Step 3 of 3

Create the application password

Scroll down to the Application Passwords section near the bottom of your profile page. Type a name you'll recognize later — for example WPMobE — then click Add Application Password.

WordPress will generate a one-time password shown as a group of random characters, like xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx. Click Copy, or select and copy it manually.

The WordPress Application Passwords panel showing a newly generated password ready to copy
Name it, click Add Application Password, then copy the code shown.

Copy it now — you won't see it again

WordPress only shows the generated password once. If you navigate away before copying it, you'll need to delete it and generate a new one. Spaces in the password are optional and can be typed with or without them.

Last step

Connect it in WPMobE

Back in the app, tap Add Site, then enter your site's URL, your WordPress username, and paste the application password you just copied. WPMobE encrypts it before storing it and uses it only to talk to your site's REST API.

Good to know

An application password can't be used to log in to wp-admin — it only grants API access, and only for the user it was created under.

You can revoke it any time from the same Application Passwords section, without changing your main WordPress password.

Troubleshooting

Common questions

I don't see an "Application Passwords" section on my profile page

This usually means your site isn't served over HTTPS (application passwords require it), your WordPress version is older than 5.6, or a security plugin has disabled the feature. Ask your host or developer to confirm HTTPS is enabled and that the application_passwords feature hasn't been disabled via a filter.

Is it safe to use an application password with a third-party app?

Yes — that's exactly what it's designed for. Each application password is a distinct, revocable credential scoped to your account, so you're never sharing your real login. If something looks wrong, revoke it instantly and the connection stops working immediately.

Can I use the same application password on multiple devices?

You can, but we recommend generating a separate one per device (e.g. "WPMobE — iPhone", "WPMobE — Work Laptop") so you can revoke access to a single device without disconnecting the others.

What if I lose or forget the password after copying it?

WordPress never shows it again once you leave the page. Just delete that entry under Application Passwords and generate a new one — it takes a few seconds.

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