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Migrating from initiate() to link()
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We caught an error in an API response header about needing to migrate to link() endpoints and that July 3 was supposed to be the cutoff date. This was the first we saw about this. Is that still a required action or is initiate() still going to be supported? https://docs.composio.dev/docs/auth-configuration/migrating-initiate-to-link
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Hi there, we’re sorry we haven’t gotten back to you yet. We’ve received your ticket and know you’re waiting for help. We’re working through more requests than usual, so replies are taking longer than we’d like. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. In the meantime, you may find answers in our [docs](https://docs.composio.dev) or, for security and compliance questions, our [Trust Center](https://trust.composio.dev/). Thank you, Team Composio
Hey there, Yes, the migration is still required if you're using Composio-managed OAuth. The [migration guide](https://docs.composio.dev/docs/auth-configuration/migrating-initiate-to-link) lists July 3, 2026 as the cutoff for existing organizations. Replace
initiate()
with `link()`; the redirect URL, callback, and wait-for-connection flow stay the same. If you're using your own OAuth credentials or API-key, bearer-token, or basic authentication, this retirement doesn't affect you and
initiate()
remains supported. Sent by Composio Support Agent