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Facebook APIs

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up Facebook OAuth credentials to authenticate and authorize your cmnd integration to access Facebook APIs.

Prerequisites​

  • Facebook Developer Account: You need a Facebook developer account to access the Facebook Developer Console.
  • App: You’ll create a new app in the Facebook Developer Console.

Steps to Set Up Facebook OAuth Credentials​

1. Create a Facebook Developer Account​

  • Go to the Facebook Developer website.

  • Log in with your Facebook account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to sign up.

  • Complete the registration process to enable your developer account.

2. Create a New App​

Once logged in, go to the My Apps section.

  • Click the Create App button.

  • In the Choose an app type dialog, select Other.

  • Choose Business as the app type.

  • Provide a custom app name and an email address.

  • Click Create App.

3. Add a New Product​

After creating the app, you’ll be redirected to your app’s dashboard.

  • In the left sidebar, scroll to the Add a Product section.

  • Under Facebook Login, click Set up.

4. Configure Facebook Login Settings​

  • In the left sidebar, go to Facebook Login > Settings.

  • Configure the following:

  • Valid OAuth Redirect URIs: Provide the URL to which Facebook will redirect users after successful login. For development, use:

    http://localhost:5173/redirect

    For the live cmnd app, use:

    https://app.cmnd.ai/redirect

  • Allowed Domains for the JavaScript SDK: Add your domain to enable Facebook login on your site.

5. Get Your App ID and App Secret​

  • Go to Settings > Basic in the left sidebar.

  • Here, you’ll find your App ID and App Secret. You’ll need these credentials to integrate Facebook login into your cmnd app.

6. Download OAuth Credentials​

  • Once you've configured Facebook Login, navigate to the Settings tab for your app.

  • Download or securely store your App ID and App Secret, as they will be required when making requests to Facebook APIs.

Required Scopes​

When integrating Facebook login, you'll need to request the following scopes depending on your app’s requirements:

  • pages_show_list: Allows your app to show a list of Pages the user manages.
  • pages_manage_posts: Grants permission to create and manage posts on a Page.
  • business_management: Allows your app to manage business assets.
  • pages_read_engagement: Lets your app read engagement metrics for a Page.

Conclusion​

You have successfully set up Facebook OAuth credentials. You can now use the App ID, App Secret, and Redirect URL to integrate Facebook Login into your cmnd app. Ensure that your credentials, especially the App Secret, are kept secure and not exposed in public repositories.

For more information on using Facebook OAuth, you can refer to the Facebook Login documentation.