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How to create an app password for Bluesky

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If you connect Bluesky to tools like schedulers, automation scripts, or integrations, use an app password instead of your main account password.

Quick link

Open this while logged in:

https://bsky.app/settings/app-passwords

Step-by-step

  1. Log in to your Bluesky account.
  2. Open Settings.
  3. Go to App passwords. Depending on the app version this may be under Privacy and security (sometimes under Advanced).
  4. Click Add app password.
  5. Give it a clear name, for example:
  • socialcmd-macmini
  • zapier-posting
  • n8n-bot
  1. If Bluesky asks about permission scope (for example Direct Messages), only enable what you actually need.
  2. Click Create (or Next).
  3. Copy the generated password immediately.

Important

  • Bluesky only shows the app password once.
  • Store it in a password manager.
  • If you lose it, delete that app password and create a new one.

How to use it

Use your normal Bluesky handle plus this app password in the third-party tool:

  • Handle example: yourname.bsky.social
  • Password: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Security best practices

  • Create one app password per tool.
  • Name each password clearly so you can revoke it fast.
  • Revoke any app password you no longer use.
  • Never paste your main Bluesky account password into third-party tools.