With some quick set up and a free WordPress plugin, users can quickly log in using their Facebook account to write a comment on your blog posts!
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Add a Comments Section
To get started, you will need to make sure that you have added the basic comments section to your Single Post template. You can find out how to do this in this article here:
Install and Activate JetPack
This is the easiest method for enabling a quick Facebook log in from your comment form. The comments will continue to be managed inside of your WP admin.
You will need to Install and activate the JetPack plugin.
If you have the Basic Blog Subscription, you should automatically have the JetPack plugin installed. Make sure it is activated in your plugins list in WordPress.
If you have the Advanced Blog Subscription, you may need to install and activate Jetpack.
Enable Comments in JetPack
In the WordPress admin sidebar go to Jetpack > Settings then click on Discussion. Activate Comments to enable login via Facebook and WordPress.com.
Users will then be able to quickly log in on your comment form using their WordPress, Facebook, or email accounts.
Note: By default, you will be signed in with your WP admin when viewing your own website to make comments.