# WordPress Forces Event Organizers to Share Social Media Credentials, Sparking Controversy! 🔑

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/wordpress-forces-event-organizers-to-share-social-media-credentials-sparking-controversy/294872>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** tools, technology\
**Created:** [November 1, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/wordpress-forces-event-organizers-to-share-social-media-credentials-sparking-controversy/294872 "2024-11-01T15:26:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![TheJoker](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thejoker/32/22660_2.png) [@TheJoker](https://onehack.st/u/TheJoker)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/wordpress-forces-event-organizers-to-share-social-media-credentials-sparking-controversy/294872/1 "2024-11-01T15:26:26Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Credential Requirement**  
Organizers of **WordCamps** , events for WordPress users, are being compelled to share their social media login credentials with **Automattic** , the company behind WordPress.

2. **Reason for Sharing**  
The request is explained as a solution to recurring access issues that new organizing teams face regarding event social media accounts.

3. **Community Backlash**  
The demand has raised suspicions and concerns within the WordPress community, particularly amid ongoing tensions related to the WordPress trademark and rival hosting services.

4. **Impact on Trust**  
The requirement to share credentials during a period of conflict over community direction and leadership has led to fears about trust and control among event organizers.

5. **Conflict Background**  
The situation is exacerbated by disagreements between Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-creator, and competitors like **WP Engine** , highlighting tensions in the WordPress ecosystem.

**Read more at:** [The Register](https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/28/wordcamp_password_sharing_requirement/)