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Stephano kambeta
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How to Get an Instagram API Access Token for Posting (Step by Step)

Getting an Instagram API access token for posting used to mean setting up a Facebook Page, but Meta's current system changes the requirements for newer apps.

This guide covers how to use Meta's app dashboard and Unified Login to generate an access token for your own professional Instagram account without unnecessary complexity.

  • Create a Meta app and select the content management use case
  • Connect your Instagram account inside your business portfolio settings
  • Generate a non-expiring system-user token with publishing permissions

Read the full tutorial here: https://procwire.com/blog/instagram-api-access-token-for-posting

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