# Patreon provider setup for Users & Permissions

> Source: https://docs.strapi.io/cms/configurations/users-and-permissions-providers/patreon

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](/cms/features/users-permissions).

:::prerequisites
You have read the [Users & Permissions providers documentation](/cms/configurations/users-and-permissions-providers).
:::

## Patreon configuration

:::note
Patreon does not accept `localhost` urls. <br/>
Use `ngrok` to serve the backend app.
```bash
ngrok http 1337
```
Don't forget to update the server url in the Strapi config file `./config/server.js` and the server URL in your frontend app (environment variable `REACT_APP_BACKEND_URL` if you use [react login example app](https://github.com/strapi/strapi-examples/tree/master/examples/login-react)) with the generated ngrok URL.
:::

1. You must be a Patreon Creator in order to register an Oauth client.
2. Go to the [Patreon developer portal](https://www.patreon.com/portal)
3. Click on [Clients & API Keys](https://www.patreon.com/portal/registration/register-clients)
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
[developer docs](https://docs.patreon.com/#introduction) 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 [http://localhost:1337/admin/settings/users-permissions/providers](http://localhost:1337/admin/settings/users-permissions/providers)
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

Your configuration is done.
Launch the backend and the [react login example application](https://github.com/strapi/strapi-examples/tree/master/examples/login-react), go to `http://localhost:3000` and try to connect to the provider you configured.