When we need to perform complex tasks in WordPress, we often face many challenges. Some tasks take a lot of time to complete, while others, from an SEO perspective, can be quite tricky. WordPress site owners frequently encounter such tasks.
Today, we will talk about WordPress tools like Bulk Link Remover, Bulk Page/Post Delete, and many others developed by Corenexis. These tools help WordPress site owners instantly handle complex tasks with ease.
Important Things You Should Know
If you are a developer, it’s easier for you to create functionalities for handling complex WordPress tasks. However, for non-technical users, setting up features like WordPress REST API, authentication methods, or other advanced functionalities can be quite challenging. Since most users are non-technical, they need tools that simplify these tasks.
What is WordPress REST API?
WordPress REST API allows you to use many advanced features of WordPress without even opening the website. It helps automate tasks and even lets you completely modify your website externally.
How to Use Corenexis WordPress Tools
Using these tools is very simple. The tool page provides easy-to-follow instructions. However, before using any Corenexis WordPress tool, you need to complete a one-time setup on your website. This setup is very easy, and today, we will guide you through the process.
Let’s go through the step-by-step setup:
Step 1: Prepare Your Website for WordPress REST API
First, you need to enable REST API and REST API V2 using JWT Authentication on your website.
For this, you can install a simple WordPress plugin available in the WordPress Plugin Store.
You can click here to install it directly.
Step 2: Add Code to .htaccess File
Now, you need to configure your server settings for REST API.
- Open cPanel and go to File Manager.
- Find the .htaccess file inside the public_html folder.
- If you can’t see the file, click the three dots or Settings button in the top-right/left corner and enable Show Hidden Files.
- Edit the .htaccess file and add the following code at the end:
RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP:Authorization} ^(.*)
RewriteRule ^(.*) - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%1]If you don’t have cPanel or server access, you can use a plugin like File Manager to access your directory.
Step 3: Configure JWT Key in wp-config.php
Now, open the wp-config.php file
add the following code before the line that says: /* That’s all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */
to get the code click here to generate your own key in step 3.
Step 4 (Optional): Test Your Setup
Your setup is now complete! But if you want to test it, you can visit the JWT WordPress REST API Generator website. There, enter your website URL, username, and password, and click the Generate Token button. If everything is set up correctly, you will get a token immediately.
However, if there’s an error, check the message and fix the issue accordingly. If you need any help, feel free to comment below – we will assist you.
With these 3 simple steps, your WordPress site will be ready to use Corenexis WordPress Tools. This setup is only required once. After that, you won’t need to do it again, and you can use different tools to handle complex WordPress tasks easily.
You can check out all the available tools here.
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