--- title: How to get an Instagram Access Token? description: Learn step by step how to create an Instagram Access Token via Meta for Developers to securely connect your Instagram account with your ikas shop. 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[Help Center](https://support.ikas.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Sales Channel B2C](https://support.ikas.com/sales-channel-b2c?hsLang=en) 3. [Extensions](https://support.ikas.com/sales-channel-b2c?hsLang=en#extensions) # How to get an Instagram Access Token? ## If you want to display your Instagram posts in your shop theme, you’ll need an Access Token. In this guide, we’ll show you step by step how to generate this token. ### Create an App in Meta Developers 1. Go to [developers.facebook.com](https://developers.facebook.com) and log in with your Facebook account.![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-56-32-png.png?width=670&height=39&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-56-32-png.png) 2. Click **My Apps** in the top menu, then select **Create App**.![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-57-24-png.png?width=670&height=39&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-57-24-png.png)![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-57-57-png.png?width=670&height=103&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-57-57-png.png) 3. Enter a name for your app and click **Next**. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-58-46-png.png?width=670&height=222&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2013-58-46-png.png) 4. Select **Other** as the app purpose. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-00-36-png.png?width=670&height=632&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-00-36-png.png) 5. On the next step, choose **Business** as the app type. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-01-32-png.png?width=670&height=201&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-01-32-png.png) 6. Give your app a name, e.g., **ikas Token**, and proceed without a business account. Then click **Create App**. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-02-10-png.png?width=670&height=257&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-02-10-png.png) --- ### Configure the App and Add Testers 1. In the **Instagram** card, click **Set Up**. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Aug-06-2025-11-06-00-1661-AM.png?width=670&height=246&name=undefined-Aug-06-2025-11-06-00-1661-AM.png) 2. Navigate to **App Roles \> Roles** and click **Add People**. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-05-18-png-1.png?width=670&height=179&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-05-18-png-1.png) 3. Select **Instagram Tester**, enter your Instagram username, and add the tester. ![](https://support.ikas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-10-20-png.png?width=670&height=318&name=Bildschirm%C2%ADfoto%202025-08-06%20um%2014-10-20-png.png) --- ### Accept the Invitation in Your Instagram Account 1. Log in to your Instagram account via a web browser. 2. Go to **More \> Settings \> Website Permissions**. 3. Click **Tester Invitations** and accept the invitation for your app by clicking **Accept**. --- ### Generate the Access Token 1. Return to **Facebook Developers**, and in the left menu, go to **Instagram \> API Setup with Instagram Business Login**. 2. Click **Generate Access Tokens \> Add Account**. 3. Click **Next** and log in with your Instagram account. 4. Allow the required permissions – especially **View your profile** and **Access media**. > Note: Access to messages is selected by default but can be disabled. 5. After successful login, your Instagram account will appear with a **Generate Token** button. 6. Click it and confirm the required permissions again. 7. Accept the terms of use in the next step and copy your **Access Token**. --- ### Add the Token to Your ikas Dashboard Now you can use the token in your **ikas Dashboard**: **Sales Channel \> Themes \> Customize Theme → Add Instagram Component** This will automatically display your Instagram posts in your shop.     - [ikas Guides and Checklists](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-guides-and-checklists?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Your Perfect Start with ikas](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-guides-and-checklists?hsLang=en#your-perfect-start-with-ikas) - [Go Global with ikas](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-guides-and-checklists?hsLang=en#go-global-with-ikas) - [Take Your Store to the Next Level](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-guides-and-checklists?hsLang=en#take-your-store-to-the-next-level) - [ikas Admin Dashboard](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-admin-dashboard?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Products](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-admin-dashboard?hsLang=en#products) - [Transfers](https://support.ikas.com/ikas-admin-dashboard?hsLang=en#transfers) - 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