> ## 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

> Authorizing Bluesky with Ayrshare

## 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.
</Warning>

## Authenticating Bluesky

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click to Link Bluesky">
    On the Social Accounts page, click the Bluesky icon.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/bluesky-click-to-link.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=5755e50b8d68f6461a7f203e10b63c7e" alt="Bluesky Click to Link" data-path="images/dashboard/bluesky-click-to-link.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="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**.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/bluesky-auth.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=3c6bc446dedfbb99184e409326248b85" alt="Bluesky Authentication" data-path="images/dashboard/bluesky-auth.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirmation">
    Your Social Accounts page will now be updated with your Bluesky account.

    <img class="center" width="500" src="https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/bluesky-linked.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA&q=85&s=7b2fde612c8b10f3f15759b7ab8a23ba" alt="Bluesky Confirmation" data-path="images/dashboard/bluesky-linked.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

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

## Additional Bluesky Information

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

<Card title="Image and Video Guidelines" icon="link" href="/media-guidelines/bluesky" horizontal />