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title: Create a Reddit App and Connect OOMOL
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# Create a Reddit App and Connect OOMOL

Open [OOMOL App Connections](https://console.oomol.com/connections), find the app, and choose **Add account**. Follow these steps when asked to provide your own app credentials. You will need an account that can create or manage the app on the provider’s website; ask your administrator for help if you cannot access those settings.

## 1. Create or open the app

1. Sign in to [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps).
2. First obtain approval for your intended API use through Reddit’s [Responsible Builder Policy](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/42728983564564-Responsible-Builder-Policy). After approval, open the app preferences page and create a **web app** with a name and description.

## 2. Set the callback URL

In the account form, copy the full **Redirect URI**. If an authentication method is shown, choose OAuth2. Paste it into **redirect uri** in the provider’s app settings and save. Keep the address unchanged, including its path and trailing slash.

## 3. Save the credentials

Copy the client ID shown below the app name and the app’s **secret**.

In OOMOL’s OAuth client configuration, paste **Client ID** into **Client ID** and **secret** into **Client Secret**, then save.

## 4. Connect your account

1. In OOMOL, open the connection settings and continue with OAuth2.
2. Sign in to the Reddit account you want to connect, review the requested permissions, and approve access.
3. Return to OOMOL and confirm that the account is connected. Read your Reddit profile and check the username.

## If you cannot connect

If app creation or authorization is blocked, check your API access approval with Reddit. Use the app only for the purpose Reddit approved.

[Official setup instructions](https://github.com/reddit-archive/reddit/wiki/OAuth2)