Where do I find my Facebook access token?

Obtain User Access Token

  • Go to Graph API Explorer.
  • In Facebook App, select an app used to obtain the access token.
  • In User or Page, select User Token.
  • Under Permissions, check ads_read .
  • Click Generate Access Token. The box on top of the button is populated with the access token.
  • Store that token for later use.

What is an access token on Facebook?

An access token is an opaque string that identifies a user, app, or Page and can be used by the app to make graph API calls. When someone connects with an app using Facebook Login and approves the request for permissions, the app obtains an access token that provides temporary, secure access to Facebook APIs.

How do I find my business Facebook API ID?

Represent a specific business on Facebook. Make the API call to the business ID. To find the ID of a business, go to Business Manager > Business Settings > Business Info. There, you will see information about the business, including the ID.

How do I refresh my Facebook access token?

You can not use an expired token to request a long-lived token. If the token has expired, your app must send the user through the login flow again to regenerate a new short-lived access token.

How are access tokens generated?

An access token is generated by the logon service when a user logs on to the system and the credentials provided by the user are authenticated against the authentication database.

How long do facebook access tokens last?

about 60 days
When your app uses Facebook Login to authenticate someone, it receives a User access token. If your app uses one of the Facebook SDKs, this token lasts for about 60 days. However, the SDKs automatically refresh the token whenever the person uses your app, so the tokens expire 60 days after last use.

What is Facebook business SDK?

The Facebook Business SDK gives you access to our suite of business APIs allowing you to build unique and customized solutions to serve your businesses and clients.

Does Facebook use refresh token?

Facebook does not provide a refresh token. Facebook provides two kinds of access tokens, Short lived access token: A token that is expired after a short period of time (about 2 hours). Short lived access tokens are usually used on web clients.

What is token URL?

Access Token URL (Authentication URL) is required to ensure your platforms are safe from unauthorized access. Access Token URL can be configured by the Application admin in Applozic Dashboard for authenticating users from your backend server.