Get X (Twitter) API Keys
Learn how to obtain X API keys for authenticating with the X API.
To authenticate with the X API, you need to obtain API keys from the X Developer Portal. Follow these steps to get your keys:
1. Create a X Developer Account
Visit the X Developer Portal and sign up for a developer account using your X (Twitter) credentials.
2. Create an App
From the dashboard, navigate to Projects & Apps in the sidebar, then click on Overview. Next, click Create App.
3. Name Your App
Enter a name for your application. This name will be visible to users when they authorize your app. Click Next to continue.
4. Save Your API Keys
From this tab, you will find the API Key and the API Secret Key. Copy the first two marked keys: API Key and API Key Secret. You will need these to authenticate via X and get the access token.
5. Configure App Settings
After saving your keys, you'll be taken to your app's settings page. Here you can view your app details and configure additional settings.
6. Set Up User Authentication
To enable user authentication, click Set up in the User authentication section.
Choosing App Type:
- Native App: Select this if you are building a mobile or desktop application that runs directly on a user's device (e.g., iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac apps). Native apps are considered public clients and typically cannot keep secrets secure.
- Web App, Automated App or Bot: Select this if you are building a web application, server-side app, or a bot. These are confidential clients that can securely store secrets and are suitable for most web-based integrations or backend services.
7. Configure Callback URLs
Configure the callback URLs for your application. These URLs are used by X to redirect users after they authorize your app.
What to enter:
- Callback URI / Redirect URL: Enter the URL where users should be redirected after they authorize your app. This is usually an endpoint in your app that handles the OAuth callback, such as
https://yourapp.com/auth/callback. - Website URL: Enter the main website address for your app or service, such as
https://yourapp.com. This is shown to users during the authorization process.
8. Use Your API Keys
You now have everything needed to authenticate with the X API. Refer to the X API documentation for usage examples.
For more information, see X's official documentation.