> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/crosswatch/providers/authentication/auth-trackers/auth-anilist.md).

# Auth: AniList

AniList is an anime tracker. CrossWatch uses it for anime watchlists and ratings.

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### What it supports

* Watchlist (AniList “Planning”)
* Ratings

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### Connect AniList

1. Create an AniList developer app:
   1. Open <https://anilist.co/settings/developer>
   2. Click **Create New Client**
   3. Set **Name**: `CrossWatch`
   4. Set **Redirect URL**: the callback shown by CrossWatch, for example: `http://<your-server-ip>:8787/callback/anilist`
2. Copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** into CrossWatch.
3. Click **Connect AniList**.
4. Approve access. Wait until you see:

```
AniList authorized. You can close this tab and return to the app.
```

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If you later switch CrossWatch from **HTTP ↔ HTTPS** (or change host/port), update the AniList **Redirect URL** to match.

Guide: [HTTPS/TLS](/crosswatch/navigation/ui-settings/user-interface/https-tls.md).
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### Troubleshooting

* If the auth tab doesn’t open, disable popup blockers for CrossWatch.
* If authorization fails, double-check the redirect URL matches exactly.
* AniList tokens expire after \~1 year. Reconnect yearly.
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### Config keys

Stored under:

* `anilist.*`

### Related docs

* Sync module: [AniList module](/blueprint-architecture/sync/_mod_anilist.md)
* Adapter: [Adapter: AniList](/crosswatch/providers/synchronization/adapter-anilist.md)
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