import ConfigDone from '/docs/snippets/u-and-p-provider-config-done.md'

Patreon provider setup for Users & Permissions#

Set up Patreon as an OAuth provider for Users & Permissions by registering an OAuth client on Patreon and configuring it in Strapi with your Client ID and Client Secret.

The present page explains how to setup the Patreon provider for the Users & Permissions feature.

You have read the Users & Permissions providers documentation.

Patreon configuration#

1. You must be a Patreon Creator in order to register an Oauth client.
2. Go to the
3. Click on
4. Click on "Create Client"
5. Enter the details of your organization and website.
6. There is a drop-down for "App Category" but no explanation of what the different categories mean.
   "Community" seems to work fine.
7. You can choose either version 1 or version 2 of the API - neither are actively developed.
   Version 2 is probably the best choice. See their
   for more detail.
8. Under "Redirect URI's" enter https://your-site.com/api/connect/patreon/callback
9. Save the client details and you will then see the Client ID and Client Secret.

Strapi configuration#

1. Visit the User & Permissions provider settings page at
2. Click on the Patreon provider
3. Fill the information:
   • Enable: ON
   • Client ID: <Your Patreon Client ID> - as above
   • Client Secret: <Your Patreon Client Secret> - as above