> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bluesky Linking

> Link Bluesky to Ayrshare from the Social Accounts page by entering your Bluesky handle and a one-time app password, which is not your Bluesky password.

## How to Link Bluesky with Ayrshare

Authorizing Bluesky with Ayrshare is simple. You will need to enter your Bluesky handle and a one-time app password.

> [!WARNING]
>
> The Bluesky app password is used to sign in to other Bluesky clients without giving full access to your account or password.
> You will create this one-time app password in settings section of Bluesky and in the format of XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
>
> **The app password is not your Bluesky password you use to sign in to Bluesky.**
>
> Please see below for more information.

## Authenticating Bluesky

**1. Click to Link Bluesky**

On the Social Accounts page, click the Bluesky icon.

![Bluesky Click to Link](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/bluesky-click-to-link.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA\&q=85\&s=5755e50b8d68f6461a7f203e10b63c7e)

**2. Bluesky Authentication**

The Bluesky authentication page will open in a modal.

1. Enter your Bluesky handle, which can be found in your [Bluesky profile](https://bsky.app/). For example, `@ayrshare` or `ayrshare.bsky.social`.
2. Create a one-time [Bluesky app password](https://bsky.app/settings/app-passwords). Copy the password to your clipboard. The password should be in the format of XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
3. Enter the app password in the Ayrshare Bluesky App Password field and click **Submit**.

![Bluesky Authentication](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/bluesky-auth.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA\&q=85\&s=3c6bc446dedfbb99184e409326248b85)

**3. Confirmation**

Your Social Accounts page will now be updated with your Bluesky account.

![Bluesky Confirmation](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/bluesky-linked.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA\&q=85\&s=7b2fde612c8b10f3f15759b7ab8a23ba)

You can publish Bluesky posts, get Bluesky analytics, and manage Bluesky
comments.

## Additional Bluesky Information

* Please see here for details on
  [posting to Bluesky](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/post/social-networks/bluesky.md),
  [getting analytics](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/analytics/overview.md),
  [managing comments](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/comments/overview.md), or
  [retrieving history.](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/history/overview.md)
* For more information on recommended image sizes, please see:

> [card] [Image and Video Guidelines](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/media-guidelines/bluesky.md)


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