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Meta App & OAuth Setup

Meta App & OAuth Setup

To connect n8n to Instagram, you need an Instagram App ID (Client ID) and Instagram App Secret (Client Secret) from Meta for Developers.

Follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. Create a Meta Developer App

  1. Go to Meta for Developers Portal and log in with your Meta account.
  2. Click Create App in the upper right corner.
  3. Select Other or Business as the use case/app type, then click Next.
  4. Choose Business as the app type, enter your App Name and Contact Email, and click Create App.

2. Add Instagram Login Product

  1. In your app dashboard left sidebar, click Use Cases or Add Product.
  2. Look for Manage messaging & content on Instagram or Instagram Platform > Instagram API with Instagram Login.
  3. Click Set Up.

3. Retrieve Instagram App ID & Secret

  1. In the left sidebar, navigate to: 
    Instagram Platform
      └── API setup with Instagram login
            └── 3. Set up Instagram business login
                  └── Business login settings
  2. Locate the following credentials:
    • 🔑 Instagram App ID: This will be your Client ID in n8n.
    • 🔒 Instagram App Secret: Click Show (enter your account password if prompted). This will be your Client Secret in n8n.

4. Set OAuth Redirect URI (Callback URL)

  1. Open n8n and create a new Instagram OAuth2 API credential.
  2. Copy the OAuth Callback URL shown in the credential modal (e.g., https://n8n.your-domain.com/rest/oauth2-credential/callback).
  3. In Meta App Dashboard, go to Business login settings > Valid OAuth Redirect URIs.
  4. Paste your n8n callback URL into the field.
  5. Click Save Changes.

5. Add Instagram Test Users (Development Mode)

While your Meta App is in Development Mode:

  1. In Meta App Dashboard, navigate to App Roles > Roles > Instagram Testers.
  2. Click Add Instagram Testers and enter your Instagram username.
  3. Open the Instagram app on your phone (or web) with that account, go to Settings & Privacy > Website Permissions > Apps and Websites > Tester Invites, and accept the invite.
  4. Your account is now authorized to log in during development.