Thread: Fixed Movable Type

I have just installed Movable Type onto my web hosting account after having used a TypePad account for some time. I know that it is all set up and working but I would like to use Microsoft Live Writer or Scribefire to write posts rather than using the online editor.

Each time I try to set up the account it says that the username and password has been rejected.

I have double checked the account details by logging in successfully.

MovableType uses a different password for posting blog entries with separate software. This password is generated automatically and can be found in the Preferences pages. Log on to the Movable Type as normal and then click on the 'Edit your profile' link in the This is you box on the right-hand side of the screen.

In the Preferences section of the page that appears is an entry called Web Services Password. Click on the Reveal text and the password will be shown in a message box. Either write the password down or select and copy it. Use this password with your username in Live Writer or Scribefire.