> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.paddypost.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connect X (Twitter) > Configure your own X (Twitter) App to enable scheduling and publishing in PaddyPost. Because X (Twitter) requires you to use your own API keys, you need to create an App in the X Developer Console and connect it to PaddyPost. This guide walks you through the entire process. ## Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have: * A verified **X (Twitter) account**. * **Admin access** to your PaddyPost workspace. ## Step 1: Create a Developer Account Go to [console.x.com](https://console.x.com/) and sign up for an account using your existing X (Twitter) account. On the Developer Console page, click the **Start Building** button to begin setting up your developer access.

Start Building button on the X Developer Console

You will be prompted to create your first Project. Fill in the following details: * **Project Name**: Give it a name like "PaddyPost" or "My Scheduler". * **Description**: Enter a short description (e.g., "Social media posting app"). * **Use Case**: Select **Exploring the API** from the dropdown. Click **Create** to proceed.

Create Project form in X Developer Console

## Step 2: Create an App On the Dashboard, click **Apps** in the sidebar, then click **Create App**.

* **Application Name**: Choose a unique name (e.g., "My Scheduler App"). * **Environment**: Set this to **Production**. Click **Create New Client Application**.

After creation, you will be shown your **Consumer Key** and **Secret Key**. Copy both and save them in a secure place — they will not be shown again. **Important**: Save the **Consumer Key** and **Secret Key** now. You will need them later when configuring PaddyPost.

Application Created Successfully dialog showing Consumer Key and Secret Key

## Step 3: Set Up User Authentication Click on your newly created App. Under **User authentication settings**, click the **Set up** button.

App settings showing User authentication settings with Set up button

Under **App permissions**, select **Read and write**.

App permissions selection with Read and write highlighted

Under **Type of App**, select **Web App, Automated App or Bot**.

Type of App selection with Web App, Automated App or Bot highlighted

Under **App info**, enter the following: * **Callback URI / Redirect URL**: ``` https://app.paddypost.com/paddypost/callback/twitter ``` * **Website URL**: Enter your main website URL (e.g., `https://your-company.com`). Ensure you enter the callback URL **exactly** as shown above. Any mismatch will prevent your account from connecting.

App info form showing Callback URI and Website URL fields

Click **Save Changes** at the bottom of the page. You do **not** need to copy the Client ID or Client Secret shown after saving. You only need the **Consumer Key** and **Secret Key** you saved in Step 2. ## Step 4: Add Credits to Your X Developer Account X requires you to add credits to your developer account before you can make API calls. On your X Developer Console dashboard, click the **Buy Credits** button in the top right.

X Developer Console dashboard showing Buy Credits button

Select the amount you want to add. We recommend at least **\$5**, which gives you approximately **500 posts**. Click **Continue to payment** and complete the purchase.

Purchase credits dialog with amount options

After payment, you will see your updated credit balance on the dashboard.

Dashboard showing updated credit balance

## Step 5: Configure PaddyPost Log in to PaddyPost as an Admin. Click on your profile menu and select **Settings**.

In the Settings sidebar, click **Services**. Find the **X** service and enter the following: * **API Key**: Paste the **Consumer Key** you saved in Step 2. * **API Secret**: Paste the **Secret Key** you saved in Step 2. * **Tier**: Select **Free** (or Basic if you have upgraded your X developer plan). * **Status**: Tick the **Active** checkbox. Click **Save**.

## Step 6: Connect Your Account Navigate to the **Accounts** page in the PaddyPost sidebar. Click **Add Account** and select **X**. You will be redirected to X (Twitter). Click **Authorize app** to grant PaddyPost permission to post on your behalf. ## Troubleshooting The most common issue is pasting the wrong keys. Make sure you are using the **Consumer Key** and **Secret Key** (OAuth 1.0 keys), **not** the OAuth 2.0 Client ID and Secret. To fix this: 1. Go to [console.x.com](https://console.x.com/). 2. Click **Apps** in the sidebar and select your app. 3. Under **OAuth 1.0 Keys**, click **Regenerate**. 4. Copy the new **Consumer Key** and **Secret Key**. 5. Update the keys in PaddyPost under **Settings** > **Services**.

App settings showing OAuth 1.0 Keys with Regenerate button

If you can connect your profile but posts are stuck in "Publishing", you have likely run out of X API credits. Go to your [X Developer Console](https://console.x.com/) and add more credits. We recommend at least **\$5**, which gives you approximately **500 posts**. This usually indicates a permission issue. 1. **Check App Permissions**: Ensure **Read and write** is selected in "User authentication settings". 2. **Regenerate Keys**: If you changed permissions *after* generating keys, you **must** regenerate the Consumer Key and Secret. Ensure the **Callback URI** in X Developer Console matches exactly: ``` https://app.paddypost.com/paddypost/callback/twitter ``` Check for trailing spaces or missing `https://`.