Official Documentation
Meta Developer App Setup
Follow this master step-by-step guide to register your Meta Developer account, create your Meta App, and connect webhooks for automated Instagram DMs.
1
Register a Meta Developer Account
- Go to developers.facebook.com and log in with your Facebook account.
- Click Get Started at the top right.
- Verify your primary phone number and email address.
- Select Developer or App Owner as your primary role.
2
Create a New Meta App
- Go to developers.facebook.com/apps and click Create App.
- Select Other (or Build Custom App) → Click Next.
- Select Business as the app type → Click Next.
- Enter App Name:
AutoIGand enter your contact email. - Click Create App.
3
Add Instagram API Use Case & Get Credentials
1. In your App Dashboard, under Use cases, select Instagram API (Manage messaging & content on Instagram) and click Customize.
2. Go to App Settings → Basic in the left sidebar to find your keys:
INSTAGRAM_APP_ID = "YOUR_APP_ID"
INSTAGRAM_APP_SECRET = "YOUR_APP_SECRET"
4
Configure Valid OAuth Redirect URIs
Go to Set up Instagram business login → Business login settings and add this exact URL under Valid OAuth Redirect URIs:
https://autoig.devoriented.com/api/instagram/callback
5
Configure Webhooks & Subscribe to Comments
Go to Configure webhooks and enter these values:
Callback URL: https://autoig.devoriented.com/api/webhook
Verify Token: openreply_verify_token_998877
Click Verify and save. Then under Webhook fields, find comments and click Subscribe.
6
Add Instagram Testers (Instant Access!)
To test immediately without waiting for Meta App Review:
- In Meta Console, go to App Roles → Roles.
- Scroll to Instagram Testers → Click Add Instagram Testers.
- Enter the Instagram username (e.g.
omnishopdeals). - Log into Instagram on your mobile app → Settings & Activity → Apps and Websites → Tester Invites → Accept.
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