Connecting X (Twitter) Account

Prerequisites

Before connecting:

• An active X (Twitter) account
• X Developer Portal access with approved application
• X API access credentials (handled by Zirora Pulse)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access Accounts Page

1. Log into Zirora Pulse
2. Click Accounts in the sidebar
3. Click "Add New Social"

Step 2: Select X (Twitter)

1. Choose X (Twitter) from the platform list
2. You'll be redirected to X's authorization page

Step 3: X Authorization

1. Log in to your X account if prompted

2. Review requested permissions:

   • Read Tweets: View your timeline and tweets
   • Write Tweets: Post tweets on your behalf
   • Like Tweets: Like tweets from your account
   • Read User Profile: Access your profile information
   • Media Upload: Upload images and videos to tweets

3. Click "Authorize app" to grant permissions

Step 4: Complete Setup

1. After authorization, you'll return to Zirora Pulse
2. Your X account will appear in the Accounts list
3. You can now post and schedule tweets

Permissions Required

Essential Permissions

• tweet.read: Read tweets and timelines
• tweet.write: Post tweets and replies
• users.read: Read user profile information
• like.read: View likes
• media.write: Upload media attachments
• offline.access: Refresh tokens for continuous access

What Zirora Pulse Can Do

• Post tweets and threads
• Schedule tweets for optimal timing
• Add images and videos to tweets
• Monitor tweet engagement
• Reply to mentions (future feature)

What Zirora Pulse Cannot Do

• Access your direct messages
• Follow/unfollow accounts
• Modify account settings
• Delete tweets (without approval)

X API Rate Limits

Be aware of X's API rate limits:

• Posts: Limited by X's posting policies
• Media Uploads: Size and format restrictions apply
• API Calls: Daily and per-minute limits

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Authorization Failed"

• Ensure you're logged into the correct X account
• Check if pop-up blockers are enabled
• Try clearing browser cookies and cache
• Verify X account is not suspended

"Cannot Post Tweet"

• Check if tweet exceeds 280 characters
• Verify media attachments meet requirements
• Ensure account hasn't reached daily limits
• Check for any temporary X API issues

"Media Upload Failed"

• Ensure file size is under 5MB for images
• Videos must be under 512MB
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV
• Check internet connection stability

Error Messages

"Rate Limit Exceeded"

• Wait before posting more content
• Space out scheduled posts

"Invalid Credentials"

• Try re-authenticating your account
• Contact support if issue persists

Posting Best Practices

Character Limits

• Tweets: 280 characters maximum

Optimal Posting Times

• Weekdays: 8 AM - 4 PM (local time)
• Engagement peaks: 12 PM - 3 PM
• Test different times for your audience

Media Guidelines

• Images: 1600x900px recommended
• Videos: 1280x720px minimum
• GIFs: Keep under 15MB
• Alt Text: Always add for accessibility

Re-authentication

X tokens may expire or need refresh. To re-authenticate:

1. Go to Accounts page
2. Click ⋮ on the X account
3. Select "Re-authenticate"
4. Follow X authorization flow

Removing X Account

To disconnect:

1. Go to Accounts page
2. Click ⋮ on the X account
3. Select "Remove Account"
4. Confirm removal

Note: Scheduled tweets for this account will be canceled after removal.

Advanced Features

Analytics Integration

• Track tweet impressions
• Monitor engagement rates
• Analyze best-performing content

Need Help?

• Email: support@zirorapulse.com
• X Help Center: X Developer Documentation

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Last Updated: January 23, 2026