Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alterauth.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Overview
Connect your users to Instagram for business account data, media publishing, comment management, and insights — via the Meta Graph API.| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider ID | instagram |
| Category | Social |
| PKCE | Supported |
| Token refresh | Automatic |
| Redirect URI | Shown in Developer Portal |
Step 1: Create an Instagram OAuth App
Go to the Meta for Developers portal
Navigate to developers.facebook.com/apps and sign in. Instagram OAuth requires a Meta (Facebook) app.
Create a new app
Click Create App, select the Business use case or app type, and fill in the app details.
Configure OAuth redirect URIs
Under Use Cases, find Authentication and Account Creation, click Customize, then Go to Settings. Add the Alter callback URL from the Developer Portal to Valid OAuth Redirect URIs.
Step 2: Add to Alter Vault
Open the Developer Portal
Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
Available Scopes
| Scope | Description |
|---|---|
instagram_basic | Access to Instagram profile and media |
instagram_content_publish | Publish media to Instagram |
instagram_manage_comments | Read and reply to comments |
instagram_manage_insights | Access account insights and metrics |
pages_show_list | List connected Facebook Pages |
pages_read_engagement | Read Page engagement data |
Notes
- Instagram OAuth requires the user’s Instagram account to be connected to a Facebook Page.
- Some permissions require App Review before use in production.
- See the Instagram API with Facebook Login documentation for more details.