How to Test Your XML-RPC Endpoint
To verify if your server is configured correctly, follow these simple steps:
- Enter the URL: For WordPress, this is usually
yourdomain.com/xmlrpc.php. - Select a Method: Use
system.listMethodsto see all available commands. - Analyze the Result: A successful test will return a
<methodResponse>containing an array of strings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is XML-RPC safe to use?
While XML-RPC is essential for many legacy services and WordPress remote apps, it can be a target for brute force attacks. We recommend using this validator to ensure your methods are properly authenticated.
Why am I getting a 403 Forbidden error?
This typically means your web host or a security plugin (like Wordfence) has disabled access to the xmlrpc.php file to prevent security risks.
How do I call XML-RPC in Python?
Python has a built-in library. You can use import xmlrpc.client and then with xmlrpc.client.ServerProxy(url) as proxy: to begin making calls.