Set up a Facebook Developer Account

Since Instagram is owned by Facebook, you’ll need to create an app through the Facebook Developer platform.

• Visit the Facebook Developer website.
• Log in using your Facebook account.
• If you don’t have a developer account, sign up as a developer.

2. Create a New App

1. Go to My Apps on the Facebook Developer dashboard.
2. Click Create App.
3. Select For Everything Else and choose App Type > None (or select Business if you’re connecting a business account).
4. Fill in the necessary details for the app, such as the app name and contact information.
5. Click Create App ID.

3. Add Instagram as a Product

1. In the left sidebar, go to Add a Product.
2. Scroll down to find Instagram and click Set Up.

4. Get Instagram Basic Display Permissions

You’ll need the Instagram Basic Display API to fetch public media.

1. On the Instagram product page, click Instagram Basic Display.
2. Click Create New App under the Instagram Basic Display section.

5. Set Up Instagram Basic Display

1. Add an OAuth Redirect URI. This is a URL that Facebook will redirect to after authenticating. It should be the URL of the service you’re using (e.g., WordPress plugin).
2. Configure the required User Token and App Review if needed.

6. Obtain an Instagram User Access Token

1. Under the Instagram Basic Display settings, go to User Token Generator.
2. Select your Instagram account.
3. Generate an access token using the tool provided.