# How to get Instagram Access Token This tutorial from EtsSoft company (original link: ). They are a **technology solution company** founded by programmers and designers who are smart, devoted, creative and experienced in the field of eCommerce. Founded in 2013, they are attempting to become **one of the best companies to provide eCommerce solutions for Prestashop, Shopify and WordPress users**. You can check their service at and thanks EtsSoft for allowing us use this article. Starting from **March 2020**, Facebook requires users to create a Facebook app with Instagram Basic Display API to get a long-live Instagram Access Token. Follow our instructions on this section to get your own Instagram Access Token and paste it back on the **Instagram Shopping Gallery Pro** app back-end configuration page. You will need: * A Facebook account. * An Instagram account with media. You can watch the instruction video here: {% embed url="" %} #### **Step 1**: Go to [developers.facebook.com](https://developers.facebook.com/), click **My Apps**, and create a new app. ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_54.png) Once you have created the app and are in the App Dashboard, navigate to **Settings** > **Basic**, scroll the bottom of the page, and click **Add Platform**. ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQfcjeZdB12fhnfQSR%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ff976292-68cf-40a9-8eda-b032a86e1220) Choose **Website**, add your website’s URL, and save your changes. ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQf0CUmsZxeIPO09wO%2Fimage%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=ede2f50b-ab4a-498a-be30-ff4d04bad71b) ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQf7_PTu0xB5z9xYHP%2Fimage%20\(2\).png?alt=media\&token=0148a995-b7e9-4517-a0c7-532bc92d2654) #### **Step 2**: Configure Instagram Basic Display Click **Products**, locate the **Instagram** product, and click **Set Up** to add it to your app.![](https://scontent.fhan5-6.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.2365-6/72282554_751755955273916_2109774612530200576_n.png?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=ad8a9d&_nc_oc=AQmFHInf15p2CHtWrQV6u4tckx6uh5SjGn7Ycy44tbgRgD3qbi5EIXHD_rS5F_h9Ykw&_nc_ht=scontent.fhan5-6.fna\&oh=7cfccfdafba6b148cbc5d8e5f24f23f8\&oe=5E99F9A1) Click **Basic Display**, scroll to the bottom of the page, then click **Create New App**.![](https://scontent.fhan5-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.2365-6/72133609_2372753246311211_7775884782981873664_n.png?_nc_cat=102&_nc_sid=ad8a9d&_nc_oc=AQkjmGeJyMmpVS-dQvBnbTpjHyE_qEaPZiGmsXm3MGfsoFd7MPrrvGWEZlb7WmCpGiw&_nc_ht=scontent.fhan5-2.fna\&oh=ddf29b84583ee4ec572338790de60b6b\&oe=5E85B3C6) In the form that appears, complete each section using the guidelines below. ***Display Name*** Enter the name of the Facebook app you just created. ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_56.png) ***Valid OAuth Redirect URIs*** Enter your website’s URL. For example: `https://ets-instagram.myshopify.com/auth/` After you enter a URL, save your changes and check the URL again; Instagram may have appended a trailing forward slash depending on your URL structure. ***Deauthorize Callback URL*** Enter your website’s URL again. ***Data Deletion Request Callback URL*** Enter your website’s URL once again. ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_571.png) ***App Review*** Skip this section for now since you will not be switching the app to **Live Mode** during the tutorial. Save your changes before heading to the next step. #### **Step 3:** Add an Instagram Test User Navigate to **Roles** > **Roles** and scroll down to the Instagram Testers section. Click **Add Instagram Testers** and enter your Instagram account’s username and send the invitation. ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQexdYoLTJWYO6CgHZ%2Fimage%20\(3\).png?alt=media\&token=2dca3327-e7bc-43eb-8951-aec0a0a578bc) ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQfj0bSWs9sSd0cpal%2Fimage%20\(4\).png?alt=media\&token=a0d62e6b-78bb-4652-b3a6-e79d07ac68c4) Open a new web browser and go to [www.instagram.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2F\&h=AT3IpFSLdh5MMecvubFoSiffDnOhipinduFlVQEukLk8fH553_YldBY9hlCWjLXyqVPYOBc6r4J7QjpF-q9Ys1RUW64vHJQlFdq8WjVDluEBjJf-rh-qsD1QNxXUiZuthm82NTKAIZjyCFL24-lQHw) and sign in to your Instagram account that you just invited. Navigate to **(Profile Icon)** > Click on the **cogwheel icon next to "Edit Profile" button** > **Apps and Websites** > **Tester Invites** and accept the invitation. ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQfmZhiT0daJHsH0vd%2Fimage%20\(5\).png?alt=media\&token=aadcb67b-c626-4eb8-ac93-736c340bc30e) ![](https://1592055530-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLM_O6jG_2F5SzhLVjb%2F-MLQeBiRhkbFpz85_dCh%2F-MLQfq_XqFu7TfN-83qf%2Fimage%20\(6\).png?alt=media\&token=5613ffa8-30cd-480b-836f-21f431617f55) Your Instagram account is now eligible to be accessed by your Facebook app while it is in **Development Mode**. #### #### Step 4: Generate Access Token for Test User Navigate to **App Dashboard** > **Products** > **Instagram** > **Basic Display** page and scroll down to **User Token Generator** section. Click on "**Generate Token**" button. ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_66.png) Log in with your Instagram account. Allow the app to access your Instagram account data. ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_60.png) ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_65.png) Click on "I understand" checkbox then copy your Instagram Access Token. ![](https://insta-app.etssoft.net/storage/posts/March2020/Screenshot_67.png) Paste your Instagram Access Token on **Instagram Shopping Gallery** app configuration page. #### NOTE: Long-lived tokens are valid for 60 days and our app will refresh your token automatically before they expiring. You will not have to manually regenerate your access token.