![Image](https://lededitpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/post-on-twitter-using-an-esp8266.webp)
To do this task, sign up for a free service called “IFTTT“, which stands for “If This, Then That“.
IFTTT is a platform that allows you to have creative control over a variety of products and apps.
Apps may be made to work in tandem. When you make a request to IFTTT, for example, it triggers a recipe that sends you an email alert.
Creating Your IFTTT Account
Creating an account on IFTTT is free!
Go to the official site: https://ifttt.com/, and click the “Sign Up” button at the top of the page.
Complete the form with your personal information (see figure below) and create your account.
![Image](https://lededitpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/signup.webp)
After creating your account, follow their getting started tutorial.
Open the Applet
You may also use an Applet that I made that integrates perfectly with this project.
If you're logged in to IFTTT and open the URL below, you'll be able to use my Applet right away:
Press the “Turn on” button:
![Image](https://lededitpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/turn_applet_on.webp)
You then need to allow Maker Webhooks and Twitter access permissions. Allow IFTTT to connect to your Twitter account. When you finish connecting to Twitter, a new page loads.
![Image](https://lededitpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/configure.webp)
Complete the Applet
Fill the Applet with your own information. Follow these instructions:
- Type “post_tweet” in your event name
Edit the text that you want your ESP8266 to send out as a Tweet
Press the “Save” button
Read the full article:
How to Post on Twitter using an ESP8266