Social Media API Credentials Guide

👋 Welcome to the Social Media Credentials Guide!

This guide will help you connect your social media accounts in just a few minutes. Follow the step-by-step instructions for each platform below.

What you'll get: Automated posting, content scheduling, analytics, and more time saved! ⏰

🔗 Quick Jump to Platform:

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Instagram

📍 Step 1: Get Your Instagram User ID

Method A: User ID Finder (Easiest)

Visit: https://www.instafollowers.co/find-instagram-user-id
Enter your Instagram username
Copy the User ID (long number like 1234567890)

Method B: Facebook Graph Explorer

Go to: https://developers.facebook.com/tools/explorer
Select your Instagram Business Account
Your User ID appears in the response

🔑 Step 2: Get Your Access Token

ℹ️ Important: You need a Facebook Business Account connected to your Instagram

Connect Instagram to Facebook Page:
• Go to your Facebook Page Settings
• Click "Instagram" in the left menu
• Click "Connect Account" and log in
Create a Facebook App:
• Go to: https://developers.facebook.com/apps
• Click "Create App" → Select "Business" type
• Fill in app name and contact email
Generate Access Token:
• In your app, go to: Tools → Graph API Explorer
• Select your app from dropdown
• Click "Generate Access Token"
• Grant all requested permissions
Get Long-Lived Token (Important!):
• Go to Access Token Tool
• Click "Extend Access Token"
• Copy the long-lived token (valid for 60 days)

✅ What to Enter in Our Platform:

Instagram User ID: 1234567890

Instagram Username: @yourusername (optional)

Access Token: EAAxxxxx... (very long string)

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Facebook

📍 Step 1: Get Your Facebook Page ID

Method A: From Page Settings

Go to your Facebook Page
Click "Settings" → "Page Info"
Copy the Page ID

Method B: Use Lookup Tool

Go to: https://findmyfbid.com/
Enter your page URL
Copy the Page ID

🔑 Step 2: Get Your Page Access Token

Go to Graph API Explorer:
Visit: https://developers.facebook.com/tools/explorer
Generate Token:
• Click "Get Token" → "Get Page Access Token"
• Select your Facebook Page
• Grant permissions: pages_manage_posts, pages_read_engagement
Extend Token (Recommended):
• Go to: https://developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/accesstoken
• Paste your token and click "Extend Access Token"

✅ What to Enter in Our Platform:

Facebook Page ID: 123456789

Page Name: Your Business Name (optional)

Access Token: Paste the token

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📍 Step 1: Get Your LinkedIn URN

For Company Page:
• Go to your company page as an admin
• Click "Admin Tools"
• Look for organization URN: urn:li:organization:12345678
For Personal Profile:
• Go to your LinkedIn profile
• Check profile URL: linkedin.com/in/yourname
• Use the username after /in/

🔑 Step 2: Get Your Access Token

Create LinkedIn App:
• Go to: https://www.linkedin.com/developers/apps
• Click "Create App"
• Fill in app name and select your company page
Generate Token:
• Go to "Auth" tab
• Use OAuth 2.0 flow
• Required scopes: w_member_social, w_organization_social

✅ What to Enter in Our Platform:

LinkedIn URN: urn:li:organization:12345678

Access Token: Paste the token

Refresh Token: Paste if you have one (optional)

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Twitter / X

📍 Step 1: Get Your Twitter User ID

Use TweeterID (Easiest):
• Go to: https://tweeterid.com/
• Enter your Twitter username (without @)
• Copy the User ID (number)

🔑 Step 2: Get Your Access Token

Apply for Developer Access:
• Go to: https://developer.twitter.com/
• Apply for developer account (usually instant approval)
Create an App:
• Go to Developer Portal Dashboard
• Click "Create Project"
• Create an app within the project
Generate Tokens:
• In app dashboard → "Keys and Tokens"
• Generate Access Token and Secret
• Or copy Bearer Token

✅ What to Enter in Our Platform:

Twitter User ID: 123456789

Access Token: Bearer Token or Access Token

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TikTok

📍 Step 1: Get Your TikTok User ID

From TikTok App:
• Open TikTok app → Go to your profile
• Tap three dots (⋯) → Settings and Privacy
• Tap "Account" → Your User ID is shown there

🔑 Step 2: Get Your Access Token

ℹ️ Note: TikTok requires developer registration and app approval (may take 1-2 days)

Register as TikTok Developer:
• Go to: https://developers.tiktok.com/
• Register and complete developer verification
Create an App:
• Go to "Manage Apps" → "Create New App"
• Fill in app details and submit for review
Get API Credentials:
• Once approved, copy Client Key and Client Secret
• Request scopes: user.info.basic, video.publish

✅ What to Enter in Our Platform:

TikTok User ID: Your user ID

Access Token: Paste the token

Refresh Token: Paste if provided (optional)

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Security & Best Practices

⚠️ Keep Your Tokens Safe!

Your access tokens are like passwords - they give access to your social media accounts. Never share them publicly or store them in plain text.

✅ DO:

Use long-lived tokens when possible
Refresh tokens before they expire
Monitor your account activity
Only share tokens with trusted platforms

❌ DON'T:

Share tokens publicly
Post tokens in forums or chats
Ignore expiration warnings
Use the same token across multiple services

Token Expiration

Platform	Token Lifetime	Can Refresh?
Instagram	60 days	✅ Yes
Facebook	60 days	✅ Yes
LinkedIn	60 days	✅ Yes
Twitter	No expiration (usually)	N/A
TikTok	Varies	✅ Yes

💡 We'll notify you when tokens need refreshing!

Our platform monitors token expiration and will alert you before they expire, so you never lose access to your accounts.

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Troubleshooting

"Invalid Token" Error

Token may have expired → Generate a new one
Check permissions are correct
Copy the entire token (they're very long!)

"User ID Not Found"

Double-check the User ID is correct
Make sure it's the numeric ID, not username
Try a different method to find your ID

"Insufficient Permissions"

Grant all required permissions
Some platforms require app review first
Check if your account type supports API access

🎉 You're Ready!

Once you've entered your credentials, you can start automating your social media!

Go to Social Accounts Page →