Movable Type Knowledge Base: Invalid Login with Third Party Clients

Question

After upgrading to 3.2, I now get an "Invalid Login" message whenever I try to use a third-party client such as Ecto or w.bloggar.

Answer

To provide enhanced security when using third party clients, Movable Type now provides for a separate API password (rather than forcing you to use your normal author login password). Here's how to set up this new password:

Log into Movable Type.
Click on your username in the top navigatioinal menu to go to your profile.
Scroll down to the bottom where you see API Password.
Input a password of your choice and save. For security reasons, it should be different from your normal author password.
Use the new password in your client software.

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