Integrating an Instagram feed into your website can make it more engaging and visually appealing. But, to connect your Instagram feed to your site, you need an Instagram access token, a unique key that allows your website to connect to Instagram and display your Instagram feed. Once you have this token, you can connect your Instagram account to your website, and your feed will show up on your website.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to generate your Instagram token easily. This token helps connect your Instagram feed to your website, making it easy to showcase your photos and videos. By following these steps, you’ll attract more followers and increase engagement on your site.
Steps to Generate Instagram Feed Access Token
Now, let’s talk about how to get an Instagram token. First, make sure your Instagram account is set to public so you can generate the token.
To begin, it is important to have a Meta (Facebook) account for developers or make one if you don’t have one yet.
When you’re ready, you can do these steps to generate an Instagram Feed Access Token.
Step 1: First, log in to your Meta for Developers Account. Then, find and click on the “My Apps” option at the top right of the page.
Step 2: Then, create a new app by clicking on “Create App” button. After that, choose the “Other” option. Then, select either “Consumer” for the type of app, and then click “Next.”
Step 3: Give a name for your app and then click the “Create App” button to finish creating it.
Step 4: Once your app is created, you’ll be redirected to the App Dashboard. Then, go to App Settings -> Basic. Scroll down and find the “Add Platform” button at the bottom. Click on it, choose “Website” as your platform, and then click “Next” to continue.
Step 5: Now, you’ll see a new part with the “Site URL” field has appeared. Just enter your website URL there, and don’t forget to save your changes afterward.
Step 6: Then, Go to the menu on your App Dashboard and choose “Add Product.”
Step 7: Next, keep scrolling until you see the “Instagram Basic Display” option, then click the “Set Up” button next to it.
Step 8: After you’ve added the Instagram Basic Display product, go to the Instagram Basic Display -> Basic Display. Scroll to the bottom of the page and then click the “Create New App” button.
Step 9: Give a name to your Instagram Display App. After that, you’ll see a form, and you need to fill in the details.
You can use your website link for these sections if you want. Just remember to put real URLs later. After you fill in the details, click “Save Changes” to keep the app settings.
Step 10: In the App Dashboard, navigate to App Roles -> Roles. Scroll down to find the Instagram Testers section and click on “Add Instagram Testers.” Enter the Instagram account username and click on the “Submit” button to send the invitation.
Step 11: Next, open a new tab in your web browser and sign in to your Instagram account. Then, Go to Profile -> Edit Profile -> Apps and Websites -> Tester Invites. You should see an invitation there. Click to accept it, and you’ll become a tester for the app.
Step 12: Now, go back to your App Dashboard(Meta for Developers). Click on your app and then navigate to Instagram Basic Display -> Basic Display.
Step 13: In the next step, you will see the User Token Generator section. Look for the test users list and find the user you added earlier. Click on the “Generate Token” button next to their name. A new window will open, and you have to click “Allow” to give the required permissions.
Once you generated your Instagram access token, be sure to copy and save it somewhere safe so you can use it later.
