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Authentication ​

All admin REST API endpoints require authentication. FluentBooking uses Application Passwords (Basic Authentication) to authenticate requests.

NOTE

The public-facing booking form uses WordPress AJAX endpoints (wp_ajax_nopriv_*), not the REST API. The REST API endpoints documented here are intended for server-to-server integrations and admin use, and all require authentication.

Setup ​

  1. Go to Users > Profile in your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Scroll to the Application Passwords section.
  3. Enter a name for the new application password (e.g., "FluentBooking API").
  4. Click Add New Application Password.
  5. Copy the generated password.

Usage ​

Include the Authorization header in your HTTP requests. The value should be Basic followed by the Base64 encoded string of your username:password.

Header Format ​

http
Authorization: Basic <base64_encoded_credentials>

Example ​

If your username is admin and your application password is abcd 1234 efgh 5678:

  1. Combine them: admin:abcd 1234 efgh 5678
  2. Base64 encode the string: YWRtaW46YWJjZCAxMjM0IGVmZ2ggNTY3OA==
  3. Use in header:
http
Authorization: Basic YWRtaW46YWJjZCAxMjM0IGVmZ2ggNTY3OA==

IMPORTANT

Never share your Application Passwords or commit them to version control.