Facebook Ads Authentication

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Facebook Ads OAuth Application setup for access via Ascend OAuth

Step 1: Access the Facebook developer portal.

Step 2: Create a new app.

  • Select on My Apps>Create App.
  • Select Other for use case and then select Next.
  • Choose Business as the App type and proceed.

Step 3: Enter the app details.

  • Enter an App name and App Contact Email.
  • Optionally, select a Business Account.

Step 4: Facebook Login for Business Setup.

  • Add Facebook Login for Business product.
  • In Client OAuth Settings, add the Callback URL https\://${ascendHost}/oauth/callback to 'Valid OAuth Redirect URIs.
  • Save changes.

Step 5: Enable the Marketing API.

  • In the app interface, locate and set up Marketing API.
  • Create a new Sandbox Account under Marketing API > Tools.

Step 6: Retrieve App Credentials.

  • In Settings>Basic, note down the App ID and App Secret.
  • Ensure no extra spaces are copied with the credentials.