Planning Center Online Integration

CP-Sync provides deep integration with Planning Center Online (PCO), allowing you to synchronize groups, events, and other data with your WordPress website.

Setting Up the PCO Integration

Prerequisites

• An active Planning Center Online account with API access
• Administrator access to your WordPress website
• CP-Sync plugin installed and activated

Connect to Planning Center

1. Navigate to Settings → CP Sync in your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Select the PCO tab
3. Click the Connect to Planning Center button
4. Follow the OAuth authentication process
5. Grant necessary permissions when prompted

API Application Settings

For advanced users who want to create their own PCO API application:

1. Go to Planning Center Developer Dashboard
2. Create a new application
3. Set the redirect URI to: https://your-domain.com/wp-json/cp-sync/v1/pco/oauth
4. Copy the Client ID and Secret to the PCO settings in CP-Sync

Configuring Data Synchronization

Groups Synchronization

1. Go to the Groups tab in the PCO settings
2. Configure which group types to import
3. Set up field mapping for:
   • Group name
   • Description
   • Location
   • Meeting time
   • Leaders
4. Configure group taxonomy assignments
5. Save your settings

Events Synchronization

1. Go to the Events tab in the PCO settings
2. Select which calendars to import
3. Configure event fields mapping
4. Set the sync frequency
5. Save your settings

Advanced Settings

• Filter Data: Apply advanced filters to control which data is imported
• Import Schedule: Configure automatic sync schedules
• Logging: Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting

Troubleshooting PCO Integration

• Authentication Errors: Check your API credentials and permissions
• Missing Data: Verify that your PCO account has the necessary modules
• Rate Limiting: PCO limits API requests; adjust your sync frequency if needed

For more help, see the Troubleshooting guide.