Title: XMLRPC.php Still Being Blocked
Last modified: February 3, 2026

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# XMLRPC.php Still Being Blocked

 *  Resolved [Greg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thewatchman3/)
 * (@thewatchman3)
 * [2 months, 2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xmlrpc-php-still-being-blocked/)
 * Hello,
 * I need to access xmlrpc.php via a Mac app I use to make post and page edits called
   MarsEdit. I have turned the setting in Advanced IP Blocker to disable xmlrpc.
   php protection and my IP address is on the whitelist, but yet it still will not
   allow access to it and gives me a 500 server error when I try to access it to
   fetch posts and page lists. But when I disable the plugin, everything works perfectly.
   Can you advise how I can still run the plugin, yet have access to xmlrpc.php?
   Turning it off in settings is worded confusingly and even when I switch it to
   the “Not Recommended” setting, it still doesn’t allow access.

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 *  Plugin Author [IniLerm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/inilerm/)
 * (@inilerm)
 * [2 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xmlrpc-php-still-being-blocked/page/2/#post-18815671)
 * Hi [@thewatchman3](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thewatchman3/),
 * We have just released **version 8.8.1**. This update includes a specific patch
   to ensure compatibility with XML-RPC clients like MarsEdit when 2FA or reCAPTCHA
   is enabled.
 * **Action Plan:**
    1. **Update** the plugin to v8.8.1.
    2. **Enable 2FA** on your user profile (if you disabled it).
    3. **Ensure you have the “Allow Rule” active:** Just to be 100% sure no other security
       layer blocks the connection, please keep (or create) the Advanced Rule we discussed:
    4.  - **Rule Name:** MarsEdit Whitelist
        - **Conditions:**
           * Request URI **Contains** xmlrpc.php
           * **AND** User-Agent **Contains** MarsEdit
        - **Action:** Allow (Bypass Security)
 * With the plugin updated and this rule in place, MarsEdit should connect flawlessly
   using your Application Password.
 * Please let us know if this finally resolves the issue! If it works, marking the
   topic as “Resolved” would be greatly appreciated.
 * Best regards,
 * Advanced IP Blocker Team
 *  Thread Starter [Greg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thewatchman3/)
 * (@thewatchman3)
 * [2 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xmlrpc-php-still-being-blocked/page/2/#post-18815691)
 * The 8.8.1 update worked! Now the plugin is enabled and I have access via MarsEdit
   🙂 Thank you!
    -  This reply was modified 2 months, 1 week ago by [Greg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thewatchman3/).
 *  Plugin Author [IniLerm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/inilerm/)
 * (@inilerm)
 * [2 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xmlrpc-php-still-being-blocked/page/2/#post-18815698)
 * Hi [@thewatchman3](https://wordpress.org/support/users/thewatchman3/),
 * That is wonderful news! I am really glad we could get it working perfectly for
   you. Thank you for your patience and for helping us debug this edge case—it has
   made the plugin better for everyone.
 * If you have a moment, we would really appreciate a **5-star review** to help 
   other users find the plugin.
 * 👉 **[Rate Advanced IP Blocker here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/advanced-ip-blocker/reviews/#new-post)**
 * Thanks again, and enjoy using MarsEdit securely!

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## Tags

 * [mac](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/mac/)
 * [Marsedit](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/marsedit/)
 * [xmlrpc.php](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/xmlrpc-php/)

 * 18 replies
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 * Last reply from: [IniLerm](https://wordpress.org/support/users/inilerm/)
 * Last activity: [2 months, 1 week ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xmlrpc-php-still-being-blocked/page/2/#post-18815698)
 * Status: resolved