# Twitter API keys

This article describes how you can obtain a Twitter API key for your AppMachine app. This key allows you to make authorized requests for data. An API key can only be used for one app. \
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In this tutorial we assume that you either have a basic Twitter account without access to the development environment, or no Twitter account at all.

## Create your keys

1\. Go to <https://developer.twitter.com/en/apps> and log in with your twitter account. \
\&#xNAN;*If you don't have a Twitter account, create one at* [*https://twitter.com/signup*](https://twitter.com/signup) *- After logging in, you can click the "Create an App" button on the top of the screen:*\
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2\. Accept the initial terms and click **Apply**.\
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Fill in the requested information about you and the purpose of your app and click **Next**.&#x20;

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4\. Accept the Developer agreement & policy.

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5\. **Verify** your email address now and **continue**.&#x20;

6\. Enter a **name** for your app and click **Get keys**

7\. Once you've generated your keys, store them somewhere safe. Twitter advises you to treat these keys as passwords.&#x20;

8\. Go to [https://design.appmachine.com](https://design.appmachine.com/) and log into your AppMachine account.

9\. Click **Publish**&#x20;

10\. Click **Manage** > **Integrations** in the left side navigation bar\
11\. Scroll down to the Twitter section and fill in your API Key and API Key Secret:&#x20;

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12\. **Save** it and you're done!