Fix Remote Connection Issues

Outcome

The remote passes connection and compatibility checks, so export/import/push/pull workflows can authenticate safely.

Video walkthrough

Before you start

• Both sites must have WPChangeSync active.
• The target should be reachable over HTTPS.
• The remote user needs admin-capable permissions.
• Application Password auth must be accepted by the target.

Steps

1. Open the remote URL in a browser
   Confirm the domain, SSL certificate, and WordPress site are correct.
2. Check /wp-json/
   Make sure host/security plugins do not block the REST API.
3. Recreate the Application Password
   Use a fresh Application Password, not the normal login password.
4. Test the remote in Config
   Use the built-in Test action before running workflows.
5. Check versions
   The REST layer uses version compatibility headers to reject unsupported transfers.
6. Watch rate limits
   Avoid repeated automated retries that trip rate limiting.

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Verify and recover

After completing this guide, verify the result in Activity and on the target site. Keep the pre-change export or backup until the release has been accepted. If anything looks wrong, stop further syncs, restore the affected item or integration from backup, and re-run with a narrower scope or safer conflict strategy.

Related guides

• Guides index
• Production Release Checklist
• Integration Coverage Matrix