Reddit authentication

Reddit authentication lets your users sign in with their Reddit account.

Setup in the Reddit dashboard

1. Go to the Reddit app preferences (developer apps section).
2. Create a new app (or open an existing one).
3. Add a redirect URL (the URL Reddit sends users back to after login).
   • Use the full URL of the page you select as Success page in WeWeb.
4. Copy the credentials Reddit provides (for example Client ID and Client Secret).

Connect Reddit in WeWeb

1. In the WeWeb editor, go to Data & API → Auth → Integrating providers.
2. Select Reddit and turn on the Enable toggle.
3. Paste your credentials into the fields shown in WeWeb.
4. Click Save.

Test sign in

1. Add a “Continue with Reddit” button in Interface.
2. Create a workflow on click and add Sign in with social provider.
3. Set:
   • Provider: reddit
   • Success page, Error page, And (optional) New user page
4. Preview and complete the sign-in flow.

Common pitfalls

Redirect URL mismatch

Make sure the redirect URL in Reddit exactly matches the Success page URL you selected in WeWeb.

Reference

Setting in WeWeb	Description	Where to find it in Reddit
Client ID	Identifies your Reddit app.	Reddit developer app settings.
Client Secret	Used to complete the sign-in flow securely.	Reddit developer app settings.

FAQs

Which redirect URL should I add in Reddit?

Use the full URL of the page you choose as Success page in Sign in with social provider.