Facebook

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What’s Supported

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Supported Actions

This connector supports:

• Proxy Actions, using the base URL https://graph.facebook.com.

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Before You Get Started

To connect Facebook with Ampersand, you will need a Facebook Developer Account.

Once your account is created, you’ll need to create an app in Facebook, configure the Ampersand redirect URI within the app, and obtain the following credentials from your app:

• App ID
• App Secret

You will then use these credentials to connect your application to Ampersand.

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Create a Facebook Developer Account

Here’s how you can sign up for a Facebook Developer account:

• Go to the Facebook for Developers Sign Up page.
• Sign up using your Facebook account.

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Creating a Facebook App

Follow the steps below to create a Facebook app and add the Ampersand redirect URL.

1. Log in to your Facebook Developer Account.

2. Click My Apps.

3. Click the Create App button.

4. Select a business portfolio if you have one and click Next.

5. Select a use case. For OAuth application it’s best to use the Other option.

6. Click Next.

7. Select an app type.

8. Click Next.

9. Enter the following app details:

   1. App Name: The name of your app.
   2. Contact Email: Select a contact email for the app.

10. Click Create app.

In the Settings > Basic section of your app’s dashboard, you will find the App ID and App Secret keys. Note these keys, as they are essential for connecting your app to Ampersand.

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Add Your Facebook App Info to Ampersand

1. Log in to your Ampersand Dashboard.

2. Select the project where you want to create a Facebook integration.

3. Select Provider Apps.

4. Select Facebook from the Provider list.

5. Enter the previously obtained App ID in the Client ID field and App Secret in the Client Secret field.

6. Enter the permissions (scopes) required for your application in Permissions. For details on permissions, refer to the Facebook Permissions guide.

7. Click Save Changes.