How to Generate a Facebook(Business Page) Access Token

To access Facebook page timeline on your WordPress website, some plugins can ask for an ‘Access Token’ to get started. Here is a quick guide to generate a new access token.

1. Create a Facebook Developer Account:

• Visit the Facebook for Developers website.
• Log in with your Facebook credentials.
• If you don’t have a developer account, you’ll be prompted to create one.

2. Create a New App:

• Click on “My Apps” in the top-right corner and select “Create App”.
• Provide an App Name (e.g., “My Website Feed”) and your Contact Email.
• Choose “Other” in the Use Cases
• Choose “Business” as the app type and click “Next”.
• Click “Create App” and complete any security verifications if prompted.

3. Add the Necessary Products:

• In the App Dashboard, navigate to “Add a Product”.
• Locate “Facebook Login” and click “Set Up”.
• After setting up Facebook Login, go to “Settings” under “Facebook Login” in the left sidebar.
• In the “Valid OAuth Redirect URIs” field, enter your website’s URL (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com/).
• Click “Save Changes”.

4. Generate Access Tokens:

• In the left sidebar, click on “Tools” and select “Graph API Explorer”.
• Ensure your newly created app is selected in the “Application” dropdown.
• Click on “Get User Access Token”.
• In the permissions window, select the necessary permissions such as pages_show_list, pages_read_engagement, and pages_read_user_content.
• Click “Generate Access Token” and authorize as prompted.
• Copy the generated access token.

5. Obtain the Page Access Token:

• In the Graph API Explorer, make a GET request to /me/accounts using your user access token.
• This will list the pages you manage. Locate the page you want to display and note its id and access_token.
• Use this page access token for API requests related to that page.