---
title: "Start the OAuth flow for the given upstream, redirect (302!) to KavitaPlus"
method: GET
path: "/api/OAuth/start"
tags: ["OAuth"]
---

# Start the OAuth flow for the given upstream, redirect (302!) to KavitaPlus

`GET /api/OAuth/start`

## Request

- Base URL: `http://localhost:5000`
- URL: `http://localhost:5000/api/OAuth/start`
- Auth: API key in header `x-api-key`

## Query parameters

- `upstream` 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4: Members: - `0` — Discord - `1` — MangaBaka - `2` — AniList - `3` — MyAnimeList - `4` — Hardcover

## Response `200`

OK

## Changes

- **2026-09-01** `e7ced995b077`: 1 info
  - added the new enum value `4.00` to the `query` request parameter `upstream`
- **2026-06-20** `be571b55ea7e`: 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/kareadita/apis/kavita/changes/api/OAuth/start/get.md)

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