Twitter Autopost Integration with Bold

Written By Rachana TR (Administrator)

Updated at June 12th, 2024

In this guide, we'll integrate Twitter with our CMS to enable automatic posting of articles on Twitter whenever we publish a new story. Before proceeding with the setup, make sure you already have a Twitter developer account. Let's get started!

In order to set up a Twitter auto-post, you need to follow below steps:

Step 1: Create a Twitter Project and App

1. Go to the Twitter Developer Dashboard:

- Head over to the Twitter dashboard.
- Click on “Projects and Apps.”
- Select “Overview.”
- Click on “Create Project.”

2. Enter Project Details:

- Provide the required details such as the project name, use case, project description, and app name.
- This will generate an API key and secret key. Keep these handy for later use. You may copy this in the sticky notes.

3. Customize App Settings:

- Click on “App Settings.”
- Customize the app name, add a logo, and provide a description under app details.

4. Set Up User Authentication:

- Under "App Permissions," select "Read and Write" and "Post Direct Messages" permissions.
- Under "Type of App," select "Web App," "Automated App," or “Bot.”
- Enable three-legged OAuth and enter the callback URLs in the following order:     
    - Site URL/admin/social/callback
     - Site URL/twitter/callback
     - Site URL/oauth (for web app or front-end login)

- Add the site URL and optional details where applicable.
- Click on "Save" to proceed.

Step 2: Integrate Twitter with Bold CMS

1. Navigate to CMS Settings:

- Ensure you have admin access to proceed with the integration.
- Click on "Settings," then “Integrations.”
- Click on "Add Integrations" from the drop-down menu and select "Twitter."

2. Enter API Credentials:

- Paste the API key and API secret key that you generated earlier from the Twitter developer portal.
- Click on "Update" to save the settings.

3. Configure Social Sharing:

- Go to "Settings" and select “Social Sharing.”
- Click on "Add New Connection" and then choose “Add Twitter Account.”
- Authorize the app to grant the necessary permissions for the Twitter app to function properly.
- You will be redirected back to the editor, where your Twitter account will be successfully added.

Step 3: Enable Auto-Posting for Stories

1. Open a Story:

- Open the story you want to enable auto-posting for.
- Go to "Manage," followed by “Show Advanced Options.”

2. Add Social Card:

- Click on “Social.”
- Click on "Add Social Card" and add the social share message.
- Check the Twitter account that you're using to auto-post.

3. Schedule the Tweet:

- You can choose to send out the tweet as soon as the story is published or schedule it for a suitable time.
- Once the story is published, the tweet will be sent out automatically.

Conclusion

And that's it! You've successfully integrated Twitter with your CMS, allowing for seamless auto-posting of your articles on Twitter. This integration helps streamline your social media presence and ensures your content reaches a wider audience instantly. Happy tweeting!

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at support@quintype.com