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Get long lived Facebook user or page access token

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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Facebook access tokens expire quickly, requiring regular updates for continued API access. This workflow simplifies the process of exchanging short lived tokens for long lived ones, saving time and...

Best for

  • Engineering automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.set

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Sira Ekabut.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Get long lived Facebook user or page access token
Workflow name
Get long lived Facebook user or page access token

Facebook access tokens expire quickly, requiring regular updates for continued API access. This workflow simplifies the process of exchanging short-lived tokens for long-lived ones, saving time and reducing manual effort.

What this workflow does

  • Exchanges a short-lived Facebook User Access Token for a long-lived token using the Facebook Graph API.
  • Optionally retrieves a long-lived Page Access Token associated with the user.
  • Outputs both the user and page tokens for further use in automation or integrations.

Setup Prerequisites:

  • A valid Facebook App ID and App Secret.
  • A short-lived User Access Token from the Facebook platform.
  • (Optional) The App-Scoped User ID for fetching associated page tokens.

Workflow Configuration:

  • Replace placeholder values in the "Set Parameter" node with your Facebook credentials and token.
  • Run the workflow manually to generate long-lived tokens.

Documentation Reference:

Follow the official Facebook guide for more details: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/facebook-login/guides/access-tokens/get-long-lived/

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Get Long Lived FB User Token

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - Get Long Lived FB Page Token

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 4 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Set Parameter

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

3. Summary Table

Workflow Get long lived Facebook user or page access token
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 5
Categories Engineering
Author Sira Ekabut
Published 09 Nov 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2535/2535.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Get long lived Facebook user or page access token do?

Facebook access tokens expire quickly, requiring regular updates for continued API access. This workflow simplifies the process of exchanging short lived tokens for long lived ones, saving time and...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Engineering use case.