Connect Your Apps to FreshRSS

Step 1: Create an API Password

Before connecting any mobile or desktop app, you must create a dedicated API password. Your standard web login password will not work for third-party apps.

Direct Link: Go to Settings

1. Log into your FreshRSS web interface.
2. Go to Settings (the gear icon) and click on Profile.
3. Scroll down to the API management section.
4. Enter a new password in the "API password" field and click submit.

Step 2: Choose Your Device

iOS & Mac Android Windows Linux

iPhone, iPad, and Mac Setup

It's free, open-source, and provides a native, seamless reading experience.

1. Download NetNewsWire from the App Store or Mac App Store.
2. Open the app and go to settings to Add an Account.
3. Select FreshRSS.
4. Enter your CloudBreak server URL:

4. Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.

Android Setup

It's fast, modern, and built to work perfectly with FreshRSS.

1. Download Capy Reader from the Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and add a new account.
3. Select FreshRSS as your service type.
4. Enter your CloudBreak server URL:

4. Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.

Windows Setup

A beautiful desktop reading experience designed for modern Windows.

1. Download Fluent Reader from the Microsoft Store or GitHub.
2. Go to Settings → Service and select Google Reader API / FreshRSS.
3. Enter your CloudBreak server URL:

4. Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.

Linux Setup

Integrates beautifully with modern Linux desktop environments.

1. Install NewsFlash via Flathub (Flatpak).
2. Open the app and choose to add a new FreshRSS or Google Reader account.
3. Enter your CloudBreak server URL:

4. Enter your username and the API Password you generated in Step 1.

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