POST /2/users/:id/retweets
POST /2/users/:id/retweets
Causes the user ID identified in the path parameter to Retweet the target Tweet.
Endpoint URL
https://api.x.com/2/users/:id/retweets
Authentication and rate limits
Authentication methods supported by this endpoint | OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code with PKCE OAuth 1.0a is also available for this endpoint. |
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Rate limit | User rate limit (User context): 50 requests per 15-minute window per each authenticated user |
OAuth 2.0 scopes required by this endpoint
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Learn more about OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code with PKCE |
Path parameters
Name | Type | Description |
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id Required | string | The user ID who you are Retweeting a Tweet on behalf of. It must match your own user ID or that of an authenticating user, meaning that you must pass the Access Tokens associated with the user ID when authenticating your request. |
JSON body parameters
Name | Type | Description |
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tweet_id Required | string | The ID of the Tweet that you would like the user id to Retweet. |
Example code with offical SDKs
TypeScript
Java
Example responses
Successful response
Response fields
Name | Type | Description |
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retweeted | boolean | Indicates whether the user Retweets the specified Tweet as a result of this request. |