To keep your Facebook Messenger bots running smoothly without any hiccups, it's important to regularly update their permissions. Facebook periodically checks and updates the permissions for third-party services, including Talkpush, to enhance security. With the Facebook Settings Dashboard this process becomes seamless.
This article will guide you through connecting your Facebook Pages, updating permissions, and disconnecting, if necessary, in a few easy steps.
Connect your Facebook Page/s
The first step to enable Messenger bots is to connect your Business's Facebook Page to Talkpush. Note that the process needs to be done by the Facebook Page/s Administrator. Here's how to do it:
Go to Company Settings > Meta Settings > Facebook
Click 'Log in with Facebook', introduce your credentials, and select the pages you want Talkpush to have access to. Accept the permissions and Save.
Upon a succesfull connection, you'll be redirected to the Talkpush Facebook Page Dashboard with the following Pages' Permission information:
Name of the Facebook Page
Facebook Page ID
Permission Expiration Date
Status
Valid: The permission is valid.
Invalid: The permission is invalid and to reinstate it you must log in (Step 1)
Renew Button: Before the token expires you can renew it to ensure the continuity of the Messenger chatbot services.
Disconnect Option: Click this option if you want to disconnect a Facebook Page (including the Messenger chatbot).
Log Menu ⓥ: Shows the current enabled permissions and any movements performed by users to the specific Facebook Page.
Maintenance of Facebook Page permission access
Facebook requires third-party permissions to be renewed every 60 days to maintain access to its services. To update these permissions, simply select 'Renew All' for multiple pages, or 'Renew' for individual Facebook Pages. It's also possible to renew your permissions ahead of time, allowing you to plan in advance and avoid any service interruptions.
Additionally, all Owners will receive an email 7 and 2 days before the token expiry date as a reminder to renew the permissions:
Disconnect a Facebook Page
You have the option to disconnect your Facebook Page from Talkpush at any moment. However, be aware that this will deactivate the Messenger Chatbot, resulting in the loss of all incoming traffic. It's wise to consult with your Account Manager before taking this step to ensure it's the best course of action.
💡 Recommendations
Designate one teammate to own the Facebook Page Management to minimize errors or confusion among the team.
Monitor the dashboard continously to keep track of the expiry date and the validity of the permissions.
From this tab you can also create custom links for your Messenger Chatbots.
FAQ'sQ: Who can modify the permissions?
Q: Can other users log in to the Facebook Page from the Dashboard? A: Yes, but only one can Manange the dashboard at a time. We highly encourage you to keep a single teammate in charge of logging in.
Q: What happens to previous permissions when I log in to the Facebook Page from the Dashboard? A: The permissions are renewed upon login, so with each new login, a new set of permissions will be created.
Q: How long do Facebook Page Permissions last? A: 60 days.
Q: What happens if I forget to renew the permission within the expiry date? |
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