How to get WordPress API details- Client ID and Client Secret?

How to get WordPress API details- Client ID and Client Secret?

WordPress is basically a very popular Content Management System that is used by millions of users for developing a website or a blog. A social login option via WordPress account can be integrated with a proper module or extension. But before you can start accepting WordPress login on your site, you need the following WordPress API details, Client ID and Client Secret:

  • WordPress Client ID and
  • WordPress Client Secret

You can easily get these details from the WordPress Developer network by following these steps.

Step to get WordPress API details, Client ID and Client Secret

Step 1: Simply visit the WordPress Developer Website.

Step 2: On the first screen, you will get an option to create your App. Click on the Create New Application button and provide a Name for Application.

WordPress Developer Website My Applications

Step 3: Fill up the other details in the page and save the application. The details include:

  • Name of your Application
  • Description of your App
  • You website URL
  • Redirect URL

For example, In case you are using our social loginizer module (PrestaShop, OpenCart, or Magento) and SEO Friendly URL for your store then use this for redirect URL –

https://www.yourstore.com/module/socialloginizer/wordpress

Otherwise, use this –

https://www.yourstore.com/index.php?fc=module&module=socialloginizer&controller=wordpress

Create an application form

Step 4: After filling up the details, click Create button.

Step 5: On the next screen you will get the API details. Copy and Paste the credentials in plugin admin console.

OAuth Information

If you want to use these API details to set up a WordPress login on your store, you can copy and paste these details on your social login module. For example,  in case you are using our social loginizer module (for PrestaShop, OpenCart, or Magento) the configuration screen looks something like this:

WordPress Settings

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