Twitter API Error Codes: How to Fix Common Errors

Getting Twitter API error codes when using Twitter apps or posting? These errors are common but usually easy to fix once you know what they mean.

Here's how to fix the most common Twitter API error codes.

Most Common Twitter API Error Codes

Error Code 32: Could Not Authenticate You

What it means: Your Twitter app lost permission to access your account.

How to fix it:

1. Log out of the app completely
2. Log back into the app
3. Reauthorize the app to use your Twitter account
4. Check that you're using the correct Twitter username and password

Error Code 63: User Has Been Suspended

What it means: Twitter suspended your account.

How to fix it:

1. Check your email for suspension notifications from Twitter
2. Go to Twitter.com and try to log in
3. Follow Twitter's appeal process if you think it's a mistake
4. Wait for Twitter to review your account
5. Follow all Twitter rules going forward

Error Code 89: Invalid or Expired Token

What it means: The app's connection to Twitter expired.

How to fix it:

1. Disconnect the app from your Twitter account
2. Go to Twitter Settings > Privacy and Safety > Apps and Sessions
3. Remove the problematic app
4. Reconnect the app with fresh permissions
5. Try your action again

Error Code 135: Could Not Authenticate You

What it means: Twitter can't verify your identity (similar to error 32).

How to fix it:

1. Check your system clock is correct
2. Clear your browser cookies for Twitter
3. Log out and log back into Twitter
4. Reauthorize the app
5. Make sure you have a stable internet connection

Error Code 186: Tweet Needs to Be a Bit Shorter

What it means: Your tweet is too long (over 280 characters).

How to fix it:

1. Count your characters (Twitter counts URLs as 23 characters)
2. Shorten your message
3. Remove extra spaces and words
4. Split long tweets into a thread
5. Use link shorteners for long URLs

Error Code 187: Status is a Duplicate

What it means: You're trying to post the same tweet twice.

How to fix it:

1. Change your tweet text slightly
2. Add a timestamp or emoji
3. Wait a few minutes then try again
4. Check if the tweet already posted successfully

Error Code 215: Bad Authentication Data

What it means: Twitter rejected your login information.

How to fix it:

1. Double-check your username and password
2. Make sure caps lock is off
3. Reset your Twitter password if needed
4. Clear browser cookies and cache
5. Try logging in from Twitter.com directly

Error Code 226: Automated Request

What it means: Twitter thinks you're using automation tools too much.

How to fix it:

1. Slow down your posting frequency
2. Wait 15-30 minutes before trying again
3. Post more varied content
4. Avoid posting the same message repeatedly
5. Mix automated posts with manual posts

Less Common Twitter API Errors

Error Code 34: Page Does Not Exist

Fix: The user or tweet you're trying to access was deleted. Check the username or tweet URL.

Error Code 50: User Not Found

Fix: The Twitter user doesn't exist or changed their username. Verify the correct username.

Error Code 64: Account Suspended

Fix: The account you're trying to interact with is suspended. You can't fix this - only the account owner can.

Error Code 88: Rate Limit Exceeded

Fix: You made too many requests. Wait 15 minutes then try again.

Error Code 161: Unable to Follow

Fix: You hit Twitter's following limit. Unfollow some accounts first.

Error Code 179: Not Authorized to See Status

Fix: The tweet is from a private account you don't follow. Follow the account first.

Error Code 185: User Over Daily Status Update Limit

Fix: You posted too many tweets today. Wait until tomorrow to tweet again.

General Twitter API Error Fixes

Check Twitter Status First

Before troubleshooting:

1. Visit status.twitterapi.com
2. Look for current outages or issues
3. Wait if Twitter is having problems
4. Check Twitter's @TwitterAPI account for updates

Common Fixes That Work for Most Errors

1. Wait and retry - Many errors are temporary
2. Refresh your browser - Simple but often effective
3. Clear cookies and cache - Removes corrupted data
4. Check internet connection - Weak connections cause errors
5. Update your app - Old versions have more bugs
6. Restart your device - Clears memory issues

App-Specific Fixes

For social media management tools:

1. Disconnect and reconnect your Twitter account
2. Check app permissions in Twitter settings
3. Update the app to the latest version
4. Contact app support if errors persist

For custom applications:

1. Check your API keys are correct
2. Verify your app's permissions
3. Make sure you're using the latest API version
4. Review Twitter's API documentation

Preventing Twitter API Errors

To avoid future errors:

• Don't post identical content repeatedly
• Space out your posts (don't post too frequently)
• Keep your apps updated
• Follow Twitter's automation rules
• Don't exceed API rate limits
• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication

When to Contact Support

Contact Twitter support if:

• Errors persist for more than 24 hours
• You think your account was suspended by mistake
• App developers aren't responding to error reports
• Multiple users report the same error

Related Resources

• How to Share Content Across Social Media Platforms - Cross-platform posting strategies
• Twitter Banner Size Guide - Optimize your Twitter profile
• Social Media Automation Guide - Use automation tools safely
• Evergreen Tweet Meaning - Learn about evergreen Twitter content
• Best Time to Post on Twitter - Optimize your posting schedule
• Twitter Hashtag Generator - Generate Twitter hashtags

Quick Error Code Reference

Many Twitter API errors fix themselves within a few minutes. If you keep getting the same error, follow the specific steps above or wait for Twitter to resolve server issues.