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Overview

This node interacts with the Facebook Threads API, specifically providing functionality to obtain a long-lived access token from a short-lived one under the "Auth" resource. This operation is useful for extending the validity of Facebook API tokens, which typically expire quickly when short-lived. By converting to a long-lived token, users can maintain persistent access without frequent re-authentication.

Common scenarios include:

  • Automating social media workflows where continuous access to Facebook APIs is required.
  • Integrating Facebook app authentication into broader automation pipelines.
  • Refreshing tokens programmatically to avoid manual intervention.

Practical example:

  • A user has a short-lived Facebook access token obtained via OAuth login and wants to convert it to a long-lived token to schedule posts or fetch data over an extended period without re-authenticating.

Properties

Name Meaning
App ID The App ID of your Meta/Facebook application.
App Secret The App Secret key associated with your Meta/Facebook application.
Short-Lived Access Token The short-lived access token that you want to exchange for a long-lived access token.

Output

The output JSON contains the response from the Facebook Graph API endpoint /oauth/access_token with the exchanged long-lived access token details. Typically, this includes fields such as:

  • access_token: The new long-lived access token string.
  • token_type: The type of token returned (usually "bearer").
  • expires_in: The lifetime of the token in seconds.

This output allows subsequent nodes or workflows to use the long-lived token for authenticated requests to Facebook APIs.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active internet connection to call the Facebook Graph API.
  • Needs valid credentials: App ID and App Secret from a registered Facebook application.
  • Requires a valid short-lived access token obtained previously through Facebook's OAuth process.
  • No additional environment variables are needed beyond these inputs.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid App ID or App Secret: Ensure that the App ID and App Secret are correctly copied from your Facebook developer console. Incorrect values will cause authentication failures.
  • Expired or Invalid Short-Lived Token: The short-lived token must be valid and not expired; otherwise, the exchange will fail.
  • API Request Failures: Network issues or Facebook API downtime can cause errors. Check connectivity and Facebook status.
  • Error Messages: If the node throws an error like "Request failed" or "Invalid OAuth access token," verify all input parameters and token validity.
  • Continue on Fail: If enabled, the node will return error messages in the output array instead of stopping execution, useful for batch processing.

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