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Facebook token retrieval & management

Ready for 3.0

by L Hùng · 1,576 views · created 2025-02-20 · Social Media

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

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What it does

Pre-Conditions 1. A Facebook Developer account with an active app. 2. Basic understanding of n8n workflows. 3. Access to a database (optional, for storing tokens). Setup 1. Webhook Activation: - Configure the Webhook to receive user requests and process input data. - Ensure the Webhook URL is correctly set in your Facebook App settings. 2. Short-Lived Token Retrieval: - Use Facebook OAuth to fetch a short-lived token from the authorization code. 3. Long-Lived Token Conversion: - Convert the short-lived token into a long-lived token (valid for ~60 days). 4. Page Token Retrieval: - Follow the provided instructions to retrieve Page Tokens for posting on managed Facebook Pages. 5. Customizable Scopes: - Edit the correctScopes array to include or exclude permissions as needed. 6. Optional Database Storage: - Extend the workflow to save tokens to a database instead of displaying them on-screen. 7. Step-by-Step Instructions: - Detailed guidance is provided via sticky notes for activating the app, configuring Webhook, and editing parameters like fbredirecturi, appid, and appsecret. Who the Template is For - Developers: Integrating Facebook APIs into their applications. - Social Media Managers: Automating posting and engagement on Facebook Pages. - n8n Users: Looking for a ready-to-use workflow for Facebook Token management. Primary Use - Automates Facebook Token retrieval and management. - Supports posting to Facebook Pages via Page Tokens. - Easily customizable and extendable for specific requirements.

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