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Overview

Connect your users to Instagram for business account data, media publishing, comment management, and insights — via the Meta Graph API.
PropertyValue
Provider IDinstagram
CategorySocial
PKCESupported
Token refreshAutomatic
Redirect URIShown in Developer Portal

Step 1: Create an Instagram OAuth App

1

Go to the Meta for Developers portal

Navigate to developers.facebook.com/apps and sign in. Instagram OAuth requires a Meta (Facebook) app.
2

Create a new app

Click Create App, select the Business use case or app type, and fill in the app details.
3

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.
4

Get your credentials

Go to Settings > Basic and copy the App ID (Client ID) and App Secret (Client Secret).
Never share your App Secret publicly. Store it securely and only enter it in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

1

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
2

Add Instagram provider

Go to OAuth Providers > Add Provider > Instagram.
3

Enter credentials

  • Client ID: Paste your Meta App ID
  • Client Secret: Paste your Meta App Secret
4

Select scopes

Choose the scopes your app needs.
5

Save

Click Save. The provider is now active.

Available Scopes

ScopeDescription
instagram_basicAccess to Instagram profile and media
instagram_content_publishPublish media to Instagram
instagram_manage_commentsRead and reply to comments
instagram_manage_insightsAccess account insights and metrics
pages_show_listList connected Facebook Pages
pages_read_engagementRead Page engagement data

Notes