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How To Retrieve Instagram Access Token For  Essential Blocks?

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. 

Instagram Access Token

Now click on Create App to get started. You can start with a new one or use an existing one also. 

Instagram Access Token

A popup window will appear. Next, select Consumer and then click on the ‘Continue’ button.

Instagram Access Token

To create the App, provide your App Display Name. Carefully, give your credentials. Make sure to give all the correct info in this section.

Instagram Access Token

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.

Instagram Access Token

Next, scroll down and click on the Add Platforms button. After clicking you need to select the Instagram platform. 

Instagram Access Token

Now select the website option and go to the next step to input all your website credentials.

Instagram Access Token

Click on the website; you will have to provide your website URL. Make sure to give your business URL correctly. 

Instagram Access Token

Now, click on the Save Changes button to preserve your settings. Next, go back to the dashboard and click on Instagram Basic Display.

Instagram Access Token

Scroll down and click on Create New App. Here your new app will be integrated with your Instagram account. 

Instagram Access Token

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.

Instagram Access Token

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.

Instagram Access Token

After that, click on Add Instagram Testers. This tester will enable you to get your Instagram access token. 

Instagram Access Token

A pop-up Add Instagram Testers will appear on your screen. Insert your username and click on the Submit button.

Instagram Access Token

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.

Instagram Access Token

To get the access token, go back to the developers.facebook.com. Go to Dashboard and select Products → Instagram Basic Display → Basic Display.

Instagram Access Token

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. 

Instagram Access Token

Step 2: Integrate The Access Token With Essential Blocks #

Go to your WordPress dashboard. From there navigate to Essential Blocks → Settings

Instagram Access Token

Now, go to ‘Instagram’ and click on the Pencil Icon. Paste your Instagram Access Token there and hit the ‘Save Change’ button. 

Instagram Access Token

This is how you can get Instagram Access Token and integrate with Essential Blocks easily. 

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