To explore Instagram Feed, first, the Instagram access token needs to be integrated with Essential Blocks to explore further. Follow this guide to get started.
Step 1: Create New App On Facebook #
First, you need to go to the Facebook Developer link to create an app to get started with your Instagram access token.
Now click on Create App to get started. You can start with a new one or use an existing one also.
A popup window will appear. Next, select Consumer and then click on the ‘Continue’ button.
To create the App, provide your App Display Name. Carefully, give your credentials. Make sure to give all the correct info in this section.
Now click on Create App to get started.
Before setting up the Instagram Basic Display, click on Settings from the left side and select Basic.
Next, scroll down and click on the Add Platforms button. After clicking you need to select the Instagram platform.
Now select the website option and go to the next step to input all your website credentials.
Click on the website; you will have to provide your website URL. Make sure to give your business URL correctly.
Now, click on the Save Changes button to preserve your settings. Next, go back to the dashboard and click on Instagram Basic Display.
Scroll down and click on Create New App. Here your new app will be integrated with your Instagram account.
Next, give your ‘Display Name’. We have already provided all the information, and the ‘Display Name’ is visible. After the changes, click on the ‘Create App’ button.
In this section, insert your website URL in the input fields. And click on the ‘Save Changes’ button.
Now to get the token, click on the Add or Remove Instagram Testers in the next step. This will enable you to test your personal or business account.
After that, click on Add Instagram Testers. This tester will enable you to get your Instagram access token.
A pop-up Add Instagram Testers will appear on your screen. Insert your username and click on the Submit button.
Next, you need to manage your Instagram Tester Invitations from your profile’s Apps and Websites section. If you are logged out from your Instagram profile, please log in.
Now go to your Instagram profile Settings → Apps and Websites →Tester Invites Section. Now click on the ‘Accept’ button to continue.
To get the access token, go back to the developers.facebook.com. Go to Dashboard and select Products → Instagram Basic Display → Basic Display.
Next, scroll down a little, and you will see the field ‘Generate Token’. Click on the Generate Token field to retrieve the ‘Instagram access token’ for WordPress. After that, you will successfully get your Instagram Access Token.
Step 2: Integrate The Access Token With Essential Blocks #
Go to your WordPress dashboard. From there navigate to Essential Blocks → Settings.
Now, go to ‘Instagram’ and click on the Pencil Icon. Paste your Instagram Access Token there and hit the ‘Save Change’ button.
This is how you can get Instagram Access Token and integrate with Essential Blocks easily.
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