README install assumes use of WordPress <5.6 and use of application-passwords plugin #837
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I found the installation instructions in the README fairly confusing since I am using WordPress 5.8.x (Application Passwords has been integrated into core since 5.6). Even with the application-passwords plugin installed, the directions did not quite match the UI that is presented by WordPress.
Notably, the 'add external connection' screen by default just prompts you to enter the website's rest URL; there is no visible field for the application password.
Once you click the authorize connection, you're brought to the login screen of the main site. I eventually figured out that this requires the main site's user name and user's password (NOT the application password) which is discouraged from a security perspective.
I'll make a PR that hopefully more clearly explains how to use the application password
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