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# How to connect WordPress to Koala AI

Connecting Koala AI to WordPress is simple with our new [plugin,](https://wordpress.org/plugins/koala-ai/) which offers enhanced functionality and a smoother publishing experience. If you prefer not to use a plugin, you can use our [REST API integration](https://support.koala.sh/en/article/wordpress-rest-api-integration-instructions-1m91pkv/). 

## Installation

Installing our WordPress plugin is quick and easy:

1. **Install the plugin**

   - From your WordPress admin dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New**
   - Search for "Koala AI"
   - Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**

2. **Connect your account**

   - Go to the **Koala AI** menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar
   - Click the **Connect** button
   - Confirm the connection

That's it! Your WordPress site is now connected to Koala AI with all advanced features enabled.

## How To Use

Once you connect your site, you will be able to see the "Create Draft" button above all your articles on KoalaWriter. It will look like this:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b395860c9336b00/image_1b8ehfm.png)

Clicking "Create Draft" will give you several publishing options. Note that you can click "Save Settings as Default" to have them prefilled each time.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/9/5/b395860c9336b00/image_14c0lxc.png)

## ✨ Key Features

The WordPress plugin offers several advantages over the standard REST API integration.

### Available in Both Integration Methods

These features are available in both the plugin and REST API integration:
- ✅ **AI-powered category selection** - Let our AI automatically assign relevant categories based on your content
- ✅ **Automatic conversion to WordPress blocks** - Transform your content into proper Gutenberg blocks
- ✅ **Post status control** - Publish as draft, published, pending review, or private

### Plugin-Only Features

The following advanced features require the plugin:
- 🔒 **Author selection** - Publish posts as any author on your site
- 🔒 **Post type selection** - Create posts, pages, or custom post types
- 🔒 **Automatic image upload** - Images are automatically uploaded to your WordPress media library
- 🔒 **Featured image setting** - Automatically set the first image as your featured image
- 🔒 **Bulk import tool** - Import images from existing posts with one click

## 🔄 Switching from REST API to Plugin

If you're currently using the REST API integration, switching to the plugin is simple:

1. Install and activate the plugin as described above

2. Connect your account

3. Delete the old integration

## 🛠️ Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the plugin please contact us at hello@koala.sh