Credentials Configuration

Credentials Configuration

The node supports two authentication types: OAuth2 (Business Login) and Access Token (Direct / Long-Lived Token).

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1. Instagram OAuth2 API (Recommended)

OAuth2 is the recommended approach for automated token refreshing and standard Meta authorization flow.

Credential Fields

Field	Description	Default Value
Client ID	Instagram App ID from Meta Dashboard	(Required)
Client Secret	Instagram App Secret from Meta Dashboard	(Required)
Scope	Comma-separated list of OAuth permissions	instagram_business_basic, instagram_business_content_publish, instagram_business_manage_messages, instagram_business_manage_comments
API Version	Meta Graph API Version	v26.0
Base URL	Instagram Graph API Endpoint	https://graph.instagram.com

How to Connect

1. In n8n, go to Credentials > New Credential.
2. Select Instagram OAuth2 API (Business Login).
3. Paste your Client ID and Client Secret.
4. Click Connect my account (or Sign in with Instagram).
5. A popup window will prompt you to log into Instagram and grant the requested permissions.
6. Click Save.

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2. Instagram Access Token API

If you generate direct User Access Tokens or Long-Lived Tokens (valid for 60 days) via Meta Graph API Explorer or custom token workflows, use this credential type.

Credential Fields

Field	Description	Default Value
Access Token	Short-lived or 60-day Long-Lived User Access Token	(Required)
API Version	Meta Graph API Version	v26.0
Base URL	Instagram Graph API Endpoint	https://graph.instagram.com

Long-Lived Tokens

Short-lived Instagram user tokens expire after 1 hour. You can exchange them for 60-day long-lived tokens using Meta’s access_token exchange endpoint or custom workflows.