Instagram Platform Configuration

NOTE: Please be advised that Instagram and Facebook can use the same app (no need to create two separate apps).

Steps to Configure:

• Navigate to the Platforms section in the Writerap dashboard and locate the Facebook platform in the list.
• Click on the Settings button (settings icon) under the "Options" column for the Instagram platform.
• A modal titled Update Configuration will appear, displaying the following fields:
  • Client ID: Enter the Client ID from your Facebook developer account.
  • Client Secret: Enter the Client Secret from your Facebook developer account.
  • App Version: Specify the API version (e.g., v22.0).
  • Graph API URL: The default URL is https://graph.facebook.com.
  • Group URL: The default URL is https://www.facebook.com/groups.
  • Callback URL: Copy this URL using the copy button provided and paste it into your Facebook app's configuration in the Facebook Developer account.

• Once you have successfully created the app in your Meta Developer account, proceed to add a new product. To do this, navigate to the Menu options in the Meta Developer account. From there, select Instagram and click on the Set Up button, as shown in the screenshot. Follow the subsequent steps to complete the setup process.

• API Setup for Instagram Business Login
  Follow these steps to set up the Instagram API for Business Login in your Meta Developer account. This process allows you to use the Instagram API to create, publish, and manage content, interact with users, and moderate comments.

  Steps for API Setup:

  • Generate Access Tokens:
    Add an Instagram account to generate access tokens and set up webhook subscriptions. Click on the Add Account button to link your Instagram account.

  • Configure Webhooks:
    Set up a custom webhook URL or use services that help you create an endpoint. Ensure the app mode is set to Live to receive webhooks. Click the Configure button to set this up.

  • Set Up Instagram Business Login:
    Provide a secure way for businesses to grant your app permissions to access data using Instagram Business Login. Click the Set Up button to configure this.

  • Complete App Review:
    To access live data, your app must successfully complete the app review process. Go through the review to request advanced access to Instagram permissions. Submit your app for review when you are ready.

  Important Information:

  • Instagram App Name: Writerap-IG

  • Instagram App ID: 605508678636718

  • Instagram App Secret: [Hidden for security]