Why Does a 401 Unauthorized Error Still Occur on X Even After Resetting and Updating the API Keys?

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When I attempt to post to X, I receive a 401 Unauthorized error.
To troubleshoot, I reset the consumer API keys in the X Developer Portal. After updating to the new keys, I can successfully establish a connection, but the 401 error still occurs during the test post. I’ve also consulted an AI assistant for additional solutions, but the issue persists.

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I believe that app should actually be hidden right now — I’m curious, how are you finding / adding that app now?

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Hi Danny, what do you mean “hidden”?

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This is what I see. Unfortunately the Twitter / X app is hidden, as a result of a request from their Legal team.

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So that’s not surprising that you can’t configure it. Did you get there from string.com ?

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yes, from string

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i will remove it from my work flow, thank you