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Connecting a Remote Site

To sync files with a remote server, you need to add the remote site to Blaze and configure the connection.

Prerequisites

Section titled “Prerequisites”
  1. Purchase and install the Blaze Sync companion plugin on the remote WordPress site
  2. Generate an API key from the plugin’s settings page in the remote site’s WordPress admin

Adding a Remote Site

Section titled “Adding a Remote Site”
  1. Click ”+” in the sidebar to create a new site
  2. Select “Remote Site”
  3. Enter the following:
    • Site name — a label for the site in Blaze
    • Remote URL — the full URL of the remote WordPress site (e.g., https://example.com)
    • API Key — the key generated by the Blaze Sync companion plugin
  4. Click “Add Site”

HTTP Authentication

Section titled “HTTP Authentication”

If the remote site is behind HTTP basic authentication (common for staging environments), expand the “HTTP Auth” section and enter the username and password. Blaze stores these securely in the macOS Keychain.

Editing Connection Details

Section titled “Editing Connection Details”

To update a remote site’s URL, API key, or HTTP auth credentials:

  1. Open the remote site from the sidebar
  2. Click “Edit” on the site detail view
  3. Update the fields and save

Testing the Connection

Section titled “Testing the Connection”

After adding a remote site, Blaze will attempt to connect. If successful, you’ll see the remote site’s WordPress version and other details. If the connection fails, check:

  • The remote URL is correct and accessible
  • The Blaze Sync plugin is installed and activated on the remote site
  • The API key matches
  • HTTP auth credentials are correct (if applicable)