Hero Verification Guide
Become a hero on HeroBoost by verifying your X account.
What is Hero Verification?
Hero verification allows users to upgrade from "user" role to "hero" role by verifying their X (Twitter) account. This unlocks hero-specific features like creating boosts, AI agents, and token events.
Verification Process
Step 1: Upgrade to Hero
- Go to your profile page (
/user/dashboard/profile) - Click "Upgrade to Hero" button
- You'll be redirected to X OAuth flow
Step 2: Authorize X Account
- Authorize HeroBoost to access your X account
- Complete OAuth flow
- Return to HeroBoost
Step 3: Account Upgrade
- X account verified automatically
- Role upgraded from "user" to "hero"
- Redirected to hero dashboard
Sync X Account Data
After verification, you can sync X account data:
- Go to profile page (
/hero/dashboard/profile) - Click "Sync with X" button
- X profile data synced to HeroBoost
Note: Rate limited to 3 syncs per day per user.
X Account Status
Once verified, your X account status shows:
- ✅ Verified - X account verified and linked
- X username and profile picture
- X profile information (bio, location, etc.)
Security
- xId Immutability - X ID cannot be changed after verification (prevents account hijacking)
- Server-side Verification - All verification done server-side
- Rate Limiting - Sync feature rate limited
Troubleshooting
Can't verify X account
- Check if X account is authorized
- Try clearing browser cookies
- Contact support if issue persists
Can't sync X data
- Check if you've reached daily sync limit (3/day)
- Wait 24 hours before next sync
- Contact support if issue persists
Last Updated: 2026-01-01