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layout: integration
title: OAuth with X
description: Authenticate users with an existing X account
date: 2026-04-09
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    description: 'X is a social media platform where users can post short messages, follow others, and engage in real-time conversations on topics ranging from news and politics to entertainment and technology.'
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X, formerly known as Twitter, is a social media platform where users can post short messages, follow others, and engage in real-time conversations on topics ranging from news and politics to entertainment and technology. With hundreds of millions of active users worldwide, X is one of the most widely used social platforms and provides OAuth 2.0 support, allowing developers to authenticate users through their existing X accounts.

# How does the integration work?

You can use the X OAuth adapter in Appwrite Auth for user authentication and management. This can be convenient for users because they can start using your app without creating a new account. It can also be more secure, because the user has one less password that could become vulnerable.

# How to implement

To implement the X OAuth adapter in Appwrite Auth, there are several steps you must complete:

## Step 1: Create an X Developer app

First, head to the [X Developer Console](https://console.x.com/) and create a new project. In the **Apps** section, create a new app inside the project (or use an existing one). Give your app a name that reflects what you're building.

In your app's settings, scroll down to **User authentication settings** and click **Set up**. Configure the following:

- **App permissions**: Select **Read** at minimum.
- **Type of App**: Select **Web App, Automated App or Bot**.
- **Callback URI / Redirect URL**: Temporarily add `https://temporary-endpoint.com/`. This will be replaced with the actual URI once the OAuth2 adapter is configured on Appwrite.

![OAuth 2.0 settings](/images/integrations/oauth-x/oauth2.avif)

After saving, X will display a **Client ID** and **Client Secret**. Save both values for later use.

## Step 2: Add X OAuth adapter to your Appwrite project

For this step, you must [create an account on Appwrite Cloud](https://cloud.appwrite.io/register) if you haven't already. In your Appwrite project, head over to the **Auth** page, open the **Settings** tab, and click on **X** under the **OAuth2 Providers** section.

![X provider](/images/integrations/oauth-x/provider.avif)

Add the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** you saved from your X app and copy the URI to replace the temporary URL in the **Callback URI / Redirect URL** field in your X app's user authentication settings.

## Step 3: Test the provider

Follow the [OAuth 2 login](/docs/products/auth/oauth2#init) flow to test your provider.

# Read more about X and Appwrite Auth

If you would like to learn more about X and Appwrite Auth, we have some resources that you should visit:

- [X Developer Console](https://console.x.com)
- [Implement OAuth login in your apps using Appwrite Auth](/docs/products/auth/oauth2)
- [Understanding OAuth and OpenID Connect](/blog/post/oauth-openid)
- [Appwrite Auth API reference](/docs/references/cloud/client-web/account)