Using Zapier to post tweets: Authentication issues

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I’m trying to post tweets using Zapier’s Code action but I’m running into some problems. Here’s what I’ve tried:

const tweetContent = 'Hello, Twitter!';
const url = `https://api.twitter.com/2/tweets`;

fetch(url, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer MY_ACCESS_TOKEN',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ text: tweetContent }),
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

At first, I got a ‘Bad Authentication data’ error. I thought connecting my Twitter account to Zapier would be enough but it seems that’s not the case.

Then I tried adding an authorization header with a bearer token but now I’m getting an ‘invalid or expired token’ error.

Can someone explain what I’m missing here? Do I need to set up OAuth or get a different kind of token? Any help would be great because I’m pretty confused about how to make this work in Zapier. Thanks!

2

I’ve grappled with similar Twitter API issues in Zapier before. Here’s what I learned: Zapier’s Twitter integration is designed to handle the OAuth complexities behind the scenes. When you’re using the Code action, you’re essentially bypassing this built-in security layer.

To resolve this, you need to implement the full OAuth 1.0a flow in your code, which is pretty intricate. It involves multiple steps: getting a request token, redirecting for user authorization, and then exchanging for an access token. This process is challenging to replicate within Zapier’s Code environment.

My advice? Unless you have a very specific reason to use the Code action, stick with Zapier’s native Twitter actions. They’re much more straightforward and handle all the authentication hassles for you. It’ll save you a ton of time and headaches in the long run.

3

hey, i’ve been there too. zapier’s twitter stuff can be tricky. have you tried using the twitter app in zapier instead of coding it yourself? it’s way easier and handles all the auth stuff for you. just pick ‘create tweet’ action and you’re good to go. no need to mess with tokens and all that jazz.

4

I’ve faced similar issues when integrating Twitter with Zapier. The problem likely stems from how Zapier handles Twitter authentication. Instead of using the Code action, I’d recommend utilizing Zapier’s built-in Twitter integration. It handles the OAuth process automatically, saving you the headache of managing tokens.

To set it up, create a new Zap and choose Twitter as your app. Select the ‘Create Tweet’ action. Zapier will prompt you to connect your Twitter account if you haven’t already. Once connected, you can easily compose tweets within the Zapier interface.

If you absolutely need to use the Code action, you’ll have to implement the full OAuth 1.0a flow, which is quite complex. It involves obtaining request tokens, getting user authorization, and then exchanging for access tokens. This process is challenging to implement within Zapier’s Code action.