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How to configure Instagram for Basic Display

From december 2019 de Instagram Api won't be more available. Even so, Facebook has released an alternative, called Basic Display. This is a Graph which could be used to get user's information, photos and videos. 

Instagram Basic Display is almost useless because it's token expires after a hour. In Midrub the option Instagram Profiles uses it to connect the Instagram profiles to allow posting via Android/iOS app.

How to configure Instagram Basic Display:

  • In your Facebook App enable the Product Instagram.
  • Then click on the option Basic Display.
  • Click on the button Create New App.
  • Copy the Instagram App ID and Instagram App Secret.
  • Paste them in Midrub -> Administrator -> User -> Networks -> Instagram Profiles.
  • Copy the Redirect from Midrub -> Administrator -> User -> Networks -> Instagram Profiles.
  • Paste it in fields from Client OAuth SettingsDeauthorize and Data Deletion Requests section.
  • If you don't have permissions, you can test it by connection your Instagram Accounts in the page Roles.



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